engineering

Explains various types of technology.

"The archaeological evidence of Tenochtitlan isn't just impressive from a historical perspective, it is also remarkable from a STEM standpoint, too. After all, it reveals one . . . fact about the Aztecs: they were an . . . advanced civilization who utilized many science, math, technology, and engineering practices in the construction of their metropolis. This fact is made evident by the . . . structures, artwork, and artifacts that this long-lost people left behind deep underneath present-day Mexico City. Throughout this text, we'll be exploring some of the achievements of the Aztecs and how this people who lived some 500 years ago was able to use . . . STEM skills to build one of the grandest cities in the Americas--and the world--at that time"--Provided by publisher.

"The gingerbread man was eaten by a fox because he couldn't use a bridge to cross the river. This book includes a project on how to build a bridge and the science behind them. Includes . . . facts and a 'In the Real World' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various career options for people who work in agriculture and food development, with an emphasis on how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are needed in this type of work. Also outlines specific jobs available within the field, STEAM job facts, and more.

"[Presents] 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects . . . [to help preschoolers] learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with mirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action with tie dye towels, structural framing and bracing with marshmallow structures, and electrical currents with salty circuits"--Provided by technology.

An overview of engineering, covering design, materials, buildings, machines, and more.

An introduction to STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) with step-by-step activities.

"Concrete mixers must keep mixing their load--or the concrete will harden! These trucks are fascinating to watch as they move forward while the drum they carry turns around and around. Readers will . . . learn about this hardworking machine and why it's needed on so many construction projects. Low-ATOS text offers comprehensible explanations, and . . . photographs add to this . . . book's appeal"--Provided by publisher.

Takes a tour of the world's landmarks including The Gateway Arch, Big Ben, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sydney Opera House as students practice addition and subtraction. This math book integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts.

"From the founding of its republic in 509 B.C.E. to the demise of its empire in 476 C.E., Rome dominated the countries of the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East, and Europe as far north as Britain. Roman scientists, engineers, mathematicians, architects, and others left a rich legacy of roads, aqueducts, bridges, mills, treatises, and more over its thousand-year history and for the centuries to come. This . . . volume explains the dramatic story of Rome's conquests and triumphs, and how they went hand in hand with advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM"--Provided by publisher.