Engineering For Kids

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered how bridges don’t fall down or how really old buildings stay standing up? Basic principles of architecture and engineering, including an introduction to bridges, locks, arches, columns, and skyscrapers, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.

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...

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...

Six extraordinary children are trying to lead normal lives in the Rocky Mountain countryside—but something powerful and dangerous connects them all as terrible secrets begin to arise . . . They live in different homes, with different families, but there is something powerful that connects them...

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and imagined what might be out there? You’re not alone! People have been wondering that for thousands of years. Technology like telescopes and space shuttles are quite new, so before we could really investigate space, people would make up stories about what they thought was up there.

Did you know that any object that revolves around a larger object in space is called a satellite? The Earth revolves around the sun, so the Earth is a satellite. The moon revolves around the Earth, so the moon is a satellite.

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...

On his tenth birthday, Belac's world flips upside down. What should've been a day of pancakes, laughter, and surprises turns into something far bigger than he ever imagined. A mysterious machine sparks to life, a ferret with a titanium leg won't stop causing chaos, and a countdown begins that could change everything. Now Belac and his friends must unlock the secret of the "Power of 10" before time runs out. Along the way, they'll face impossible puzzles, strange universes, and choices that test their courage, loyalty, and heart. Packed with adventure, humor, and just the right amount of ...

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 ...