Working with Tech in the Military (Technology in the Workplace)
by Jeff Mapua
Tunnel Boring Machines: Trends in Design and Construction of Mechanical Tunnelling
In the past ten years there was a worldwide trend towards increased use of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM's). This trend covers a broad variety of applications ranging both from small diameters for sewers and other utilities to large diameters for double track railway and even three-lane highway tunnels. The response to this has been the development of both hard rock machines in the direction for application in soft ground, and soft ground TBM's to be used in soft rock. Parallel to the technical de...
How Drones Will Impact Society (Technology's Impact)
by John Hakala
Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book that explains the science behind technologies and inventions.In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids, David Macaulay's beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine from clocks and watches, to jet engines and the internet. From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has been completely updated with the latest technologies, and explains...
Science of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" (His Dark Materials)
by Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin
With an introduction by Philip Pullman, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how "Pullman's His Dark Materials" trilogy ("Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass") is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: Could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like...
Electricity and Magnetism (Usborne Understanding Science) (Usborne Understanding Science S.)
by E Humberstone, Paul-Francis Law, and Peter Adamczyk
-- Contains clear explanations, colorful illustrations and fascinating facts for advanced students-- Includes experiments and projects
Working with Tech in Manufacturing (Technology in the Workplace)
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
Transportation through the Ages (Technology Through the Ages)
by Michael Woods and Mary B Woods
Working with Tech in Retail (Technology in the Workplace)
by Jeanne Nagle
How does a train stay on the tracks? What’s going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet? These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots – the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.
Ramblin' Robots (Venture Books--Science) (A venture book)
by Ingrid Wickelgren
Examines the evolution of robotics and the efforts of scientists to develop robots with the abilities of various animals.
Mortal Engines (Ian McQue boxset x4) (Mortal Engines, Books 1-4)
by Philip Reeve
The critically acclaimed Mortal Engines quartet is repackaged in a paperback boxset with fantastic and eye-catching covers featuring new artwork by Ian McQue. Mortal Engines launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. 20 years on from it's first publication, it is hailed as a modern classic. TITLES INCLUDED Mor...
A wonderfully cosy fantasy story – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli! Can Morgana be a witch and an engineer? 'Fun, fresh and exciting.' CHRIS RIDDELL Morgana Mage loves robots, but as a witch she lives outside the nearby city with its shiny new technology. Science and magic are never mixed. Determined to change things, Morgana finds a way into her chosen school of robotics, only to discover a secret that threatens both of her...
Construction Worker (The Right Career for Me)
by Kathleen A Klatte
How Stem Built the Roman Empire (How Stem Built Empires)
by Xina M Uhl
Machines through the Ages (Technology Through the Ages)
by Michael Woods and Mary B Woods
Tunnel Boring Machines: Trends in Design and Construction of Mechanical Tunnelling
In the past ten years there was a worldwide trend towards increased use of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM's). This trend covers a broad variety of applications ranging both from small diameters for sewers and other utilities to large diameters for double track railway and even three-lane highway tunnels. The response to this has been the development of both hard rock machines in the direction for application in soft ground, and soft ground TBM's to be used in soft rock. Parallel to the technical de...