This interesting and informative book will explain to young readers what Bluetooth technology is, what problems it solves, and the science that makes it work. This text is enlivened by stories such as why Bluetooth was named after a Viking king and how the technology was based on innovations developed during World War II to prevent the Nazis from jamming the Allies' radio signals. This book includes attractive photographs and diagrams that enrich...

Have you ever wanted to build and program a robot? An important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this book explains what robots fundamentally are and what they can do. Readers will also learn about many different types of robots and how they are being implemented in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Students will gain a holistic understanding...

From Boston to Brussels to Beijing, people around the globe use smartphones every day. These amazing devices allow users to make calls, take photographs, check email, and much more, but how do smartphones work? Readers will find out about the technology that allows smartphones to function and how this technology has improved over time.

Most students use cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other developing technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Students will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increased information available to them through the cloud. They will read about the applications of this technology at school,...

Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only change from one form to another. Find out more in Energy, a title in the Everyday STEM series.

Gravity affects all objects. It pulls them toward one another. Find out more in Gravity, a title in the Everyday STEM series. Everyday STEM lets young readers explore the exciting world of physics.

Magnets are attracted to certain metals. Iron and nickel are two examples of magnetic metals. Find out more in Magnetism, a title in the Everyday STEM series. Everyday STEM lets young readers explore the exciting world of physics. Each title uses real-world examples and dynamic visuals to introduce key STEM and physics concepts.

Waves are regular patterns of motion. They carry energy from one place to another. Find out more in Waves, a title in the Everyday STEM series.