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Technology in Ancient Cultures

Technology in Times Past  

Discover how the Egyptians mastered timekeeping, the Romans mastered road building, and the Greeks mastered science. Amazing feats like the Great Wall and the pyramids are covered, along with everyday uses of technology. Readers will discover that many ancient inventions are still used today.

Technology Inspired by Nature (Navigator)

Technology Inspired by Nature explores innovations in technology across a variety of industries that were inspired by animals and plants. Through readable text, informative side bars, and an ôInspire Me!ö special feature, readers will learn about past discoveries in the intersection of technology and nature as well as cutting-edge technologies that are still to come.

Technology through the Ages

Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.

Technology's Impact

Technology's Impact explores how cutting-edge technologies will affect our society in the future-both positively and negatively. Readers will learn how these technologies work, how they are already affecting today's world, and how researchers are working to unlock the opportunities of these advances while avoiding the potential pitfalls. The books look ahead to the future, charting the likely future paths of these technologies. Each volume includes callout definitions for subject vocabulary, dia

Teen Activism Library

Teenagers today are taking a stand on many important societal issues. This series explores what they are doing and why, how they are going about it, and what they hope to achieve. It also offers guidance on some of the tools and knowledge that young people will need if they want to take stands on issues that matter to them. In all books in the series, teen activists and others share their experiences on the front lines of activism.

Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World

Teens throughout the world are taking a stand on a variety of societal issues that matter to them. Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World introduces readers to some of these young people, the issues that motivate them, the challenges they face, their activities and achievements, and their hopes for the future.

Teen Disorders

Teen Disorders explores several mental disorders and how they affect teens, discussing their causes, how they are diagnosed, and how they affect teens’ everyday lives. The books also present the latest research on these disorders, along with the most effective and promising treatments. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Teen FAQ

These FAQs introduce the issues and concerns teenagers face and worry about today. Each book has a magazine style, and an advice column format. Teenagers ask questions, and practical advice is offered. Feature boxes, entitled "It happened to me", provide examples from teenagers' personal experience. Where relevant, "Health Warning" boxes are included containing information about health risks associated with the topic.

Teen Guide to College and Career Planning

College and career planning can be overwhelming and stressful, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for teens to think about what they want-and don’t want-in their future. The key to not feeling overwhelmed is preparation and research. Teen Guide to College and Career Planning shows teens the many ways to embark on this process-whether they see themselves going directly into the work world, devoting four years to a college education, or completing a two-year program that will jumpstart the