A New York Times BestsellerExplainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth.An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all. Read more

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family. Read more

Eighth Grade Science Book for kids ages 13-14Support your child’s educational journey with Spectrum 8th Grade Science Workbook that teaches basic science skills to 8th grade students.8th Grade Workbooks are a great way for middle school students to learn essential science skills surrounding space, life science, Earth science, science and technology, and more through a variety of activities that are both fun AND educational!Why You’ll Love This Science BookEngaging and educational activities. “Black Holes Expained”, “The Digital Revolution”, and “The Orbiting Junkyard” are a few of the fascinating lessons that help inspire learning into your child’s curriculum.Testing progress along the way. Chapter reviews, a mid-test, and a final test are included to test student knowledge. An answer key is included in the back of the middle school book to track your child’s progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting lessons.Practically sized for every activity The 176-page 8th grade workbook is sized at about 8 ½ inches x 10 ½ inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum.The 8th Grade Science Book Contains:7 chapters and bonus research extension activitiesChapter reviews, mid-test, a final test, and an answer keyPerfectly sized at about 8 ½” x 10 ½” Read more

Did you know that you can become a millionaire just by investing the money you make from delivering pizzas one night per week? In fact, any amount of money you invest in the stock market today will grow to a much larger sum later—the key is starting now! The average American waits until age thirty-one to begin saving and investing for retirement, and they end up 2.5 million dollars poorer because of it.In A Teenager’s Guide to Investing in the Stock Market, early-investor Luke Villermin breaks down the Wall Street lingo, levels the playing field, and serves up seven chapters to help young investors obtain:Inspiration to start saving and investing for retirement todayConfidence in how the stock market operates and how to choose investmentsA step-by-step road map to opening an online account, purchasing stock, and putting money to workIf you start investing early enough, you only need to save and invest $125 per month to become a millionaire. Buckle up for the most “adult” thing you have accomplished since you passed your driver’s ed test. There is so much to lose by not starting ASAP.If you invest hard now, you will truly be able to play hard later. Read more

Good soil leads to great plants. However, understanding soil and maintaining its health can be challenging for many gardeners.Discover the gardening secrets that will transform the way you grow vegetables, making it easier and more enjoyable!You've put in the work - planting seeds, watering them, tending to their every need. Yet, you find yourself with dry, weedy land. It's tough when things don’t go as planned, especially when you're unsure why. When other people seem to have effortless lush green gardens, it’s easy to feel left behind.Gardening might seem straightforward, but most people are unaware of the science behind it:What pH is best for my plants?How can I increase organic matter in my soil?How does soil structure impact water retention and root growth?Why are soil microbes important and how can I promote their health?How can I improve my soil without using chemical fertilizers?Getting the hang of what's happening under your feet can change your whole gardening game. By incorporating regenerative agricultural practices such as no-till gardening, cover cropping, crop rotation, mulching, composting, and companion planting, you can boost your garden’s vitality and productivity. Don't fret over the technical details – Keeping your soil happy is easier than you might think. Soil science for gardeners has never been simpler.Check out this easy guide, brimming with practical tips for nurturing your soil and maximizing its potential!What you’ll find in this soil book:The fundamentals of soil science: everything you need to know to cultivate the ideal soil to have a thriving gardenDig the secret! Discover the 4 secrets to a thriving underground biodiversity that supercharges your soil!16 nutrients crucial for plant growth and the reasons why carbon isn’t the villain in our “carbon problem.”7 simple ways to test your soil and read the results like a pro!How to compost—the right way!6 common soil challenges and solutions to save you time and money.7 best gardening practices for stellar soil such as no-till, companion planting, crop rotation, native plants, cover crops, and moreAvoid another season of sparse plants and hours of frustration. Dive into the secrets of the soil, and soon, you'll watch your garden flourish effortlessly. Everything you need to excel is right at your fingertips! Eager for a lush harvest? Scroll up and grab your copy today! Read more

Which common children's game was once an Olympic sport? Why did pirates actually wear eyepatches? And why is airplane food bland?Dive into a fascinating world of mind-boggling, surprising, and life-changing facts about science and history with answers to questions you’ve always wondered about, and plenty you’ve never even thought to consider. “Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart” is a sensational resource for curious minds who can never get enough of interesting trivia.Kids and adults alike will become instant trivia champs about science and history!The perfect gift for yourself or for your fact-loving friend or child, “Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart” is the ultimate icebreaker and conversation starter. Get it now and start your adventure of discovery today!But wait, there's more! Seize the fun and test yourself and others with 50 trivia questions! Read more

AI is much more than a sexy marketing gimmick.At its core, it’s a powerful business tool that can make operations and decision-making more efficient, employees more productive, and customers delighted.Unfortunately, leaders who want to take advantage of artificial intelligence often don’t know where to start. The process can feel overwhelming—from analyzing existing processes and software systems and choosing where to apply AI automation, to preparing every tier of the organization for the transition.In this practical guide for business leaders, Kavita Ganesan takes the mystery out of implementing AI, showing you how to launch AI initiatives that get results. With real-world AI examples to spark your own ideas, you’ll learn how to identify high-impact AI opportunities, prepare for AI transitions, and measure your AI performance.Get ready to discover:What’s true, what’s hype, and what’s realistic to expect from AI and machine learning systems.Ideas for applying AI in your business to increase revenues, optimize decision-making, and eliminate business process inefficiencies.How to spot lucrative AI opportunities in your organization and capitalize on them in creative ways.Three Pillars of AI success, a systematic framework for testing and evaluating the value of AI initiatives.Simple and compelling, The Business Case for AI gives leaders the information and resources they need without statistics, data science, or technical jargon. Whether you want to jumpstart your AI strategy, manage your AI initiatives for better outcomes, or simply find inspiration for your own AI and machine learning applications, The Business Case for AI is your blueprint for AI success. Read more

The New York Times best-selling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir - a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer space... and who made those dreams come true. Nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Homer Hickam's lush, lyrical memoir is a marvelously entertaining chronicle of triumph. Read more

A practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects. Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to modern-day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you'll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up! Go beyond other architecture books for teens with: Architecture essentials—Get to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region.Creative career options—Learn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specialize in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more.Real-world examples—Go behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact. Learn all about the role of an architect with this comprehensive selection in architecture books for teens. Read more

This book explains the evidence that supports our understanding of the solar system, including the very latest discoveries. Read more

Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of building and repair. Packed with over 175 illustrated tool guides, 11 how-to projects, 21 essential skills, and 15 inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, Girls Garage will inspire you to fill up your toolbox and get building!With a background in architecture and construction, Emily Pilloton started the nonprofit Girls Garage to give girls the tools to build the world they want to see. Since 2013, girls ages 9-18 have come to Girls Garage's workshop eager to use power tools and build real-world projects for their community. The Girls Garage book puts that same power into girls' hands around the world, inviting them to join a thriving, diverse, and fierce movement of fearless builder girls.Not sure which screws to buy? Need to fix a running toilet? With Girls Garage, you'll have the expertise to tackle these problems with your own hands. Or maybe you want to get creative and build something totally new. A birdhouse? A bookshelf? Girls Garage has you covered. Girls Garage will be both a trusted household resource and a wellspring of inspiration and encouragement in the vein of Women in Science Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science and the World.Nonfiction books for women and girls age 14 and upCarpentry, home repair, building projectsInspiring DIY for teens, kids, and adults Read more

David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants. Read more

The Perfect Gift for Kids!HOW THINGS WORK is a curiosity-quenching guide that dives into many marvels, both natural and man made. Humans have been able to create amazing things by thinking outside the box; thanks to human ingenuity, you now get to board a train, keep your milk in the refrigerator, use a cell phone, and do all sorts of other fascinatingly mundane things. However, we assure you that these things were once considered far from mundane!In How Things Work, you’ll learn about:The Human BodyPlantsWeatherElectricityTelephonesBatteriesRocketsEnginesAnd so much more!The great men and women who invented these things had great minds, and they put them to great use, imagining brand-new tools and ways of doing things. HOW THINGS WORK is designed to open up brand new vistas of thought and to allow your mind to roam free and think creatively. Who knows? You just may shine that creative spark so brightly that you yourself end up in a book very much like this one!Are you ready to learn more about the world around you?Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and Grab a Copy Today! Read more

Can you imagine how different life would be without the printing press? It's unlikely you'd ever have held a book. And your clothes would look very different without the invention of spinning and sewing machines. Without boats, trains, and planes, even our diets would be changed.Read about the fascinating creators of these inventions and the struggles they faced. Some got rich, some fought for every penny, but they all changed the way we live our lives today. Inventors profiled in this collection include James Watt (the steam engine), Elias Howe (the sewing machine), Cyrus McCormick (the reaper), John Gutenberg (the printing press), Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone) as well as many more.This reprinting is complete and unabridged featuring all the original illustrations and reformatted text for easier reading. Read more

A riveting biography of the groundbreaking innovator who was a giant in the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, design, smart phones, and more. A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award!"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ―Steve JobsFrom the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius―his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched, from the Macintosh to the iPhone, from iTunes and the iPod to the Macbook.Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.Read more thrilling nonfiction by Karen Blumenthal:Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History (A YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist)Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of ProhibitionTommy: The Gun That Changed AmericaPraise for Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different: A Biography:“This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer.” ―Booklist, starred review“Students who know Steve Jobs only through Apple's iTunes, iPhones, and iPads will have their eyes opened by this accessible and well-written biography.” ―VOYA“An engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does.” ―The Horn Book Magazine“A perceptive, well-wrought picture of an iconic figure.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Blumenthal crafts an insightful, balanced portrait.” ―Publishers Weekly Read more

Now abridged for YA audiences, this beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe.For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he founded StarTalk, the wildly popular podcast that became an Emmy-nominated talk show on the National Geographic Channel in 2015. Tyson's pioneering book takes the greatest hits from the airwaves to the page in one smart, richly illustrated compendium for young adult readers. Featuring vivid photography, thought-provoking sidebars, enlightening facts, and fun quotes from science and entertainment luminaries like Bill Nye and Josh Groban, StarTalk reimagines science's most challenging topics--from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes--in a relatable, humorous way that will attract curious young readers. Read more

"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as secure as we want to believe.Coders and codebreakers alike will be fascinated by history's most mesmerizing stories of intrigue and cunning--from Julius Caesar and his Caeser cipher to the Allies' use of the Enigma machine to decode German messages during World War II.Accessible, compelling, and timely, The Code Book is sure to make readers see the past--and the future--in a whole new way."Singh's power of explaining complex ideas is as dazzling as ever." --The Guardian Read more

The information age is upon us, baffling us with thousands of complicated state-of-the-art technologies. To help make sense of the computer age, David Macaulay brings us The New Way Things Work. This completely updated and expanded edition describes twelve new machines and includes more than seventy new pages detailing the latest innovations. With an entirely new section that guides us through the complicated world of digital machinery, where masses of electronic information can be squeezed onto a single tiny microchip, this revised edition embraces all of the newest developments, from cars to watches. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. Read more

Made With Pilots of the USAF for the Kids!Get your copy of the Best “How to” pilot book for kids.Specially designed for kids aged 5 – 12.Do YOU know how to become an Air Force pilot?What do you do when your little girl or boy says, “I wanna be a pilot when I grow up!” and you don’t know yourself!?Here it is, you can put this in her or his little hands and say “This is it kid, your handbook for becoming a pilot. Straight from the best of them in the “U” “S” Air Force!”This is the “proudest” book I have ever made, originally I made it for my five year old son when he asked me the very same question.He learned to read with this book even at 5 years old! Everyone said “Oh but towards the end there you have a lot of technical stuff.”Guess what? My little boy showed that when you have cool pics with just the right amount of words they will indeed learn, and at their own pace, because they want to!We should never make the mistake of “dumbing down” our material for what we “perceive” as the right difficulty level for a certain age. Let your kid decide.This book starts out super simple and then gets a little more technical in the end. Just right for all ages!Tons of fabulous full color photos in this book to get your kids motivated.Help your kid learn to read – he or she will WANT to read this if they like planes or want to be a pilot.Looks positively AWE-SUM on color tablets – iPads, Fire HD’s, Androids etc.Children need role models today, additionally READING -instead of playing video games- should be more encouraged. This book motivates by linking cool pics for kids to cool content - WORDSScroll up and grab a copy today!OBLITERATE THE LEADERSHIP GAP!www.thekidsbooks.blogspot.comwww.Zbooks.co Read more

Yes, science can be made fun and easy! This book features the solar system in all its glory. You can see pictures of the planets and the galaxy in full color. The layout is definitely going to amaze and delight a child. As a result, learning becomes highly entertaining. Grab a copy today! Read more