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Books in STEM Everyday series

  • How Robots Work

    Ian Chow-Miller

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Have you ever wanted to build and program a robot? An important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this book explains what robots fundamentally are and what they can do. Readers will also learn about many different types of robots and how they are being implemented in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Students will gain a holistic understanding of robots and their technological evolution spanning from 1921 to present-day innovations.
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  • How Smartphones Work

    Alicia Klepeis

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    From Boston to Brussels to Beijing, people around the globe use smartphones every day. These amazing devices allow users to make calls, take photographs, check email, and much more, but how do smartphones work? Readers will find out about the technology that allows smartphones to function and how this technology has improved over time.
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  • How Bluetooth Works

    Avery Elizabeth Hurt

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    This interesting and informative book will explain to young readers what Bluetooth technology is, what problems it solves, and the science that makes it work. This text is enlivened by stories such as why Bluetooth was named after a Viking king and how the technology was based on innovations developed during World War II to prevent the Nazis from jamming the Allies' radio signals. This book includes attractive photographs and diagrams that enrich the text and help young readers see how the technology works.
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  • How Self-Driving Cars Work

    Ian Chow-Miller

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Once considered a possibility of the distant future, the technology for self-driving vehicles may soon be fully realized and widely available. In this timely resource, young readers will discover how self-driving cars work, how they move safely about the road, and how these amazing innovations have evolved from the automobile as we know it.
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  • How Wi-Fi Works

    A S Gintzler

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Examines the invisible world behind wireless computer technology, spanning from the discovery of radio waves to high-speed wireless connectivity.
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  • How the Cloud Works

    Jeanne Marie Ford

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Most students use cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other developing technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Students will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increased information available to them through the cloud. They will read about the applications of this technology at school, at home, and in business. They will also learn about recent advances in file sharing and artificial intelligence, with a view toward the future of the cloud.
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  • Stem Guides To Weather

    Kay Robertson

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In STEM Guides to Weather, students will learn about the latest technology used to track and analyze weather patterns. This title will allow students to examine in detail the structure of a specific paragraph of text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. The STEM Everyday series combines the latest scientific information with real-world math applications. Each 48-page leveled reader features content area vocabulary, real-life photographs, informational sidebars, comprehension and extension activities, and more to effectively engage students and build reading comprehension skills.
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  • How Robots Work

    Ian Chow-Miller

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Have you ever wanted to build and program a robot? An important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this book explains what robots fundamentally are and what they can do. Readers will also learn about many different types of robots and how they are being implemented in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Students will gain a holistic understanding of robots and their technological evolution spanning from 1921 to present-day innovations.
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  • How Streaming Works

    Peg Robinson

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Streaming works behind the scenes of many popular devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Using richly colored photographs and diagrams, and relatable examples from everyday life, this book examines the remarkable science behind streaming media.
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  • How Smartphones Work

    Alicia Klepeis

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    From Boston to Brussels to Beijing, people around the globe use smartphones every day. These amazing devices allow users to make calls, take photographs, check email, and much more, but how do smartphones work? Readers will find out about the technology that allows smartphones to function and how this technology has improved over time.
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  • How Wi-Fi Works

    A S Gintzler

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    This essential volume explores the invisible world behind wireless computer technology. From our homes and workplaces to public coffee shops, Wi-Fi has changed how we connect to the internet and how we send and receive information. The Wi-Fi story spans from the discovery of radio waves to high-speed wireless connectivity. This book covers it all in a relatable and fun way that kids will enjoy.
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  • How Computers Work

    Peg Robinson

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    From important emails to helpful apps and fun games, it's hard to imagine life without computers, but what really goes on behind the screen? This exciting book shows how computers function. Readers will also learn about the history of computers and the many amazing changes that have led to today's technology.
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