Engineering For Kids

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AUTHOR Breaking Barriers in STEM "Emma’s Code" isn't merely a tale to be told at bedtime. This story unfolds the ambitions of a young girl who refuses to let societal norms dictate her dreams. Through her eyes, readers not only witness the trials and tribulations of a budding scientist but also the broader challenges many face when defying traditional gender roles. Readers are encouraged to explore, dream, and dismantle barriers in spaces often dominated by men. The tale emphasizes virtues such as resilience, self-worth, and the undying spirit of pursuing passions...

Feeling left behind by technology? Curious about ChatGPT but worried it might be too complicated? What if you could learn it in just 7 days, in a way that actually feels simple and comfortable? You are not alone. Many people over 50 feel unsure when it comes to new technology. It can seem fast, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. You may have heard about ChatGPT and wondered if it could be useful, but also thought it might be too difficult to understand. Maybe you have tried to look it up and felt lost in technical language. Maybe you have hesitated to try because you did not want to ...

A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did...

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models.

TV, personal computers, automatic sliding doors, electron microscope, GPS, MRI scan and other such technological applications make our lives better. In the early 20th century, a number of important discoveries and theories were put forward – discovery of electron and internal structure of atom, photoelectric effect, Einstein’s relativity and quantum theory to name a few. Most ideas were beyond human comprehension, some of the theories were bizarre! In this book we will understand the basics of modern physics in a way that anyone can appreciate the relevance of modern technology in our ...

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal - especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager. 

OUTSMART CHAOS. TEACH YOUR CHILD TO THINK LIKE A PROBLEM-SOLVER. Have you ever watched your child carefully plan something… only for everything to go wrong at the worst possible moment? The homework disappears the morning it’s due. The science project breaks right before the presentation. The tablet dies exactly when the battery hits 1%. Moments like these can feel frustrating for kids — but they’re also powerful opportunities to learn how the world really works. Engineers and scientists have a name for this pattern: Murphy’s Law. Murphy’s Law isn’t about bad luck. It’s ...

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere— Learn by Doing. This book takes a proven approach by walking you through 60 days of detailed Activities, Prompts, and Reflections in plain English. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: • Understand what artificial intelligence really is and how it works without needing a computer science degree or any technical background • Recognize the AI tools you are already using every day in your email, banking, navigation, health tracking, and online shopping • Evaluate when to trust AI outputs and when to question its recommendations using a ...

NEW RELEASE ~ FULLY ILLUSTRATED A granite coffin sits sealed inside the Great Pyramid, wider than every passage built to reach it. Nobody can explain how it got there. Every fact is drawn from academic research and documented institutional data. This True Verified Facts book hands you 300+ documented discoveries about the only ancient wonder still standing, written to educate, entertain, and arm you with knowledge worth sharing long after you close the cover. Inside This Book: Why the Great Pyramid secretly has eight sides instead of four, visible for only a few seconds twice a year The ...

Are you ready to master the most powerful skill in Minecraft? Redstone is what separates ordinary players from true engineers. If you've ever watched someone's automatic farm harvest itself, a secret door slide open from a hidden switch, or arrows fire from a wall trap — that's all Redstone. And now it's your turn to build all of it. The Ultimate Minecraft Redstone Guide is the most complete step-by-step Redstone book for players aged 8–16 — whether you've never placed a single wire or you're ready to build advanced machines. Inside this guide you'll discover: ⚡ Every Redstone ...

Three weeks before anyone called it an emergency, Sam Reyes vanished on the Fork trail. The adults said runaway. The county investigator said no evidence. Sheriff Pruett said give it time. Wren Marsh doesn't give things time. She grew up next to the Hollow Fork Agricultural and Livestock Research Center - next to its green-and-white sign, its government trucks, its ordinary outer fence. Her mother worked there for eight years. Her mother died there. And her mother left behind notebooks full of diagrams for animals that don't exist, project designations nobody explained, and a keycard sewn ...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall...

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of robots? Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of these remarkable machines with 100 Fun Facts About Robots: How They Work and Are Changing the World. Whether you're a young inventor, a curious thinker, or simply someone who loves technology, this book is your ultimate guide to exploring the incredible realm of robots! From self-driving cars and robot vacuum cleaners to humanoid robots and space explorers, this book is packed with jaw-dropping facts and insights that will leave you amazed. Discover how robots are ...

Rides that race at lightning speeds, coasters that twist and loop through the sky, and theme parks filled with adventure—ever wonder how they’re created? Step into the world of theme park engineering and discover the secrets behind the most thrilling rides ever built! This book takes curious kids behind the scenes, showing how engineers design record-breaking roller coasters, create jaw-dropping drops, and build entire theme parks from the ground up. Packed with exciting facts, fun challenges, and real-world examples, it explores everything from the physics of high-speed launches to the...

Marriage. It's a double-edged sword, or at least it is for Nikki Heat. Her husband, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jameson Rook, infuriates her in a way no one else in her entire life has ever done. He also takes her to heights of pleasure she has never experienced. But most of all, she loves...

This emergency disaster preparedness guide can save your life. Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets & Parents goes far beyond the basic emergency preparedness handbooks and provides practical, real world advice. Urban Preppers is the emergency response preparedness guide for the rest of us who are not Bear Grylls survivalist but regular people from all walks of life and of every, age, gender, and socioeconomic level.

A big story about a simple material—told for curious kids ages 6–8! Have you ever wondered how sidewalks stay so smooth, how bridges stretch across rivers, or how tall buildings stand so strong? They all share the same secret helper: concrete. And behind concrete is another amazing invention: cement. In this fun, friendly, easy-to-understand nonfiction book, young readers will explore: How cement is made from ancient stone How it transforms into concrete—the man-made rock The amazing discoveries of Egyptians, Romans, and inventors like John Smeaton and Joseph Aspdin How concrete built...

In this dark dystopian tale, 17-year-old Hawk is growing up hard and fast in post-apocalyptic New York City—until a perilous destiny forces her to take flight and protect her home. Where is Maximum Ride? Ten years ago a girl with wings fought to save the world. But then she disappeared. Now...

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling….Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip” —The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most...