engineers

The first drones were hot-air balloons used in the 1800s! Later, drone airplanes took over the skies. Today, drones are used by the military, delivery companies, and even drone racers!.

Presents a biography of Ralph Baer, the inventor of video games.

Known as one of the most prestigious automobile brands, Porsche is a German classic. It has come a long way from its early designs in the 1900s to the sporty 918 Spyder.

Engineers are people who solve problems for a living. These problems can be incredibly diverse, ranging from the need for medical devices that save human lives or buildings that can withstand earthquakes to methods of reducing pollution so people have clean drinking water. It is up to engineers to analyze such problems and figure out the best way to solve them. The career offers diverse specialties from which to choose, a generous salary, and a positive future outlook. Also, engineers have the opportunity to benefit society.

". . . introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps young people learn to understand problems and find solutions to them, which is so much of what engineering is all about"--Provided by publisher.

People have been using prosthetics for thousands of years. Today, animals use them too! And in the future, the cutting-edge technology of bionics will add even more possibilities.

A biography of Megan Smith, a mechanical engineer, businesswoman, and the United States first female Chief Technology Officer.

"The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA."--Provided by publisher.

A brief rhyming account of the childhood and work of United States Naval Engineer, Raye Montague who had to deal with prejudices and racial inequality to create the first computer generated rough draft of a U.S. Naval ship and also was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.

Ten-year-old Libby Aimes escapes her prison-like home by using a strange concoction of her father's, then tries to make her way to the boarding school of her dreams, aided by various people and animals.