Books in The Shape of the World series

Bridges and tunnels have changed the landscape of transportation and are high-interest topics for young people. They are also excellent examples of the lasting improvement that science, technology, engineering, and math can make in people's lives. Aligned with the NextGen Science Standards, this volume examines the work of early engineers and mathematicians in devising successful bridges and tunnels, as well as the advancements in building materials used over time and the creative challenges experts face today. It will ground young readers in history while introducing up-and-coming innovations.

Young readers are fascinated by modern marvels like lightning-fast transportation, towering skyscrapers, and exciting digital platforms. These innovations represent the hard work of scientists and engineers who never stop asking questions and solving problems. Aligned with the NextGen Science Standards, this incredible series demonstrates the processes behind the groundbreaking advances that shape contemporary life and gets students to think critically about their purposes. Readers learn how plans and designs are created to solve specific problems. Next, those designs are tested and analyzed as inventors balance new ideas with limitations like available materials and cost. This set describes the central steps of engineering design while encouraging students to consider cutting-edge technology on the horizon. Features include: Critical thinking questions in all chapters. Information about the practical applications of mathematics. Meets the NextGen Science Standards for engineering design. Presents information about how scientists and engineers communicate their ideas. Stimulates discussions about future technology.

Young readers are fascinated by modern marvels like lightning-fast transportation, towering skyscrapers, and exciting digital platforms. These innovations represent the hard work of scientists and engineers who never stop asking questions and solving problems. Aligned with the NextGen Science Standards, this incredible series demonstrates the processes behind the groundbreaking advances that shape contemporary life and gets students to think critically about their purposes. Readers learn how plans and designs are created to solve specific problems. Next, those designs are tested and analyzed as inventors balance new ideas with limitations like available materials and cost. This set describes the central steps of engineering design while encouraging students to consider cutting-edge technology on the horizon. Features include: Critical thinking questions in all chapters. Information about the practical applications of mathematics. Meets the NextGen Science Standards for engineering design. Presents information about how scientists and engineers communicate their ideas. Stimulates discussions about future technology.

When the Wright brothers made their first flight, they stayed aloft for less than thirty seconds. Thanks to evolving technology, people can now travel in modern aircraft to far-flung continents in the span of a day. Airplanes have opened up the world for both leisure and business, and flight has forever changed warfare and continues to redefine it. This exciting book explores how the imaginative minds of early inventors first lifted people skyward and how continued technological innovation has allowed us to travel farther, faster. It includes accessible content about science, engineering, and math, and attention-grabbing topics including jet fighters and space flight.