Books in Technology in Action series

Create 3D printable models that can help students from kindergarten through grad school learn math, physics, botany, chemistry, engineering and more. This book shows parents and teachers how to use the models inside as starting points for 3D printable explorations. Students can start with these models and vary them for their own explorations. Unlike other sets of models that can just be scaled, these models have the science built-in to allow for more insight into the fundamental concepts.Each of the eight topics is designed to be customized by you to create a wide range of projects suitable for science fairs, extra credit, or classroom demonstrations. Science fair project suggestions and extensive "where to learn more" resources are included, too. You will add another dimension to your textbook understanding of science.What You'll Learn Create (and present the science behind) 3D printed models.Use a 3D printer to create those models as simply as possible.Discover new science insights from designing 3D models. Who This Book Is ForParents and teachers

A teeter-totter is more than fun to play on, it's also a lever, one of the six simple machines. This accessible book introduces readers to the lever through real-world examples. They'll learn about simple and more complex inventions using the lever that have changed the world. Detailed pictures with thorough annotations explain important engineering concepts. Cool Technology in Action spreads let readers get a close-up look at levers at work. This accessible text introduces readers to important STEM concepts and encourages an interest in engineering.

Inclined planes are around us every day, though we may not always realize it. Wheelchair ramps, slides, and even stairs are all examples of inclined planes that are integral parts of daily life. Readers will learn all about this simple machine through interesting real-world examples. They'll explore detailed pictures of mechanical parts with extensive annotations and learn about key engineering principles. Technology in Action spreads let readers see how mechanical parts and simple machines work. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to simple machines and is sure to encourage an interest in STEM.

We don't think much about nails and screws, until we need to fix or build something. The screw is a fundamental tool in nearly all construction projects. While it may be small, it is a powerful invention that has changed the world forever. This accessible book introduces readers to this simple machine and its many uses through real-world examples. Detailed pictures with thorough annotations help readers understand key engineering concepts. Fascinating Technology in Action spreads give readers an inside look at how screws work. A fun spin on essential engineering information, this accessible book will have a place in any science curriculum.

We don't think much about nails and screws, until we need to fix or build something. The screw is a fundamental tool in nearly all construction projects. While it may be small, it is a powerful invention that has changed the world forever. This accessible book introduces readers to this simple machine and its many uses through real-world examples. Detailed pictures with thorough annotations help readers understand key engineering concepts. Fascinating "Technology in Action" spreads give readers an inside look at how screws work. A fun spin on essential engineering information, this accessible book will have a place in any science curriculum.