Books in Science, Technology, Society Series series

The dream of making machines think has been part of science fiction for more than a century. The reality of such automated machines is only now coming true. The science of robotics combines computer power, engineering excellence, and true creativity to build machines that will make our lives easier. Inside, find out about the most important advances and meet the most fascinating robots in the world.

The combination of the power of electricity with the invention of the microprocessor created a vast new swarm of machines. Electronics is the watchword for the biggest new industry of the last 100 years. From phones to computers to televisions and more, electronics connect our world. Inside, find out more about the most important parts of this vital industry. Few areas of human achievement have had a bigger impact than science and technology. Every part of our lives is affected by the discoveries, inventions, and breakthroughs made in a wide variety of fields. In this series, get a solid introduction to some of the most important parts of science and technology to help you get ready to make your own contributions in the future! Key Icons to look for have been placed throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich no nfiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. Th

"The Internet is a means of connecting one computer to another anywhere on the globe. It is called the network of networks, spread all over the world like a web. When two or more computers are interconnected with each other, they can easily send or receive any kind of information, such as text, voice, videos, and so on. The Internet allows us to download or upload information, send or receive emails, watch videos, chat online, play games, etc. With the help of the Internet, we can visit websites that help us in getting knowledge of different things. It has become an easily accessible channel for information and entertainment"--