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Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine and bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin.
Many people think of New Orleans when they hear the name "Louisiana." Beyond that well-known and vibrant city, Louisiana has much else to offer. In fact, important historical events in the state have shaped the whole nation, including the state's response to environmental disasters and activists' civil rights victories. This book puts historical and current events in context. It also presents a comprehensive look at the economy, geography, people, and government of the Pelican State.
This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Puerto Rico. All books in the It's My State! � series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.
The "Three Laws of Robotics" is an essential exploration for anyone intrigued by the fusion of science fiction, technology, and ethics in robotics. Written by Fouad Sabry, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of Asimov's landmark contributions to robotics, tracing the history, evolution, and philosophical implications of autonomous machines. Whether you are a professional, an undergraduate or graduate student, an enthusiast, or a hobbyist, this book offers invaluable insights into robotics and its impact on modern science. The investment in this book is far outweighed by the knowledge it imparts, making it a musthave for anyone interested in robotics, artificial intelligence, or ...
How many day-to-day important devices are engineering design products? How does a smartphone send wireless communication? How do batteries release energy? These and other questions are explained using straightforward language that weaves in science terminology and is accompanied by intriguing photographs. Easy experiments demystify engineering concepts with step-by-step instructions to make bioplastics, bridges, motors, and robot arms. Sidebars explore high-interest current developments such as drones, 3D printing, and self-driving cars. Based on the Next Generation Science Standards, this book helps students understand the engineering design process and boosts their physical science knowledge of matter, forces, energy, and waves.
Introduces the plants and animals that live on or near coasts around the world, showing how their physical characteristics and behaviors help form an ecosystem.
Robots are destined to be a major part of human society and will transform education, business, and everyday life. Learning how to build robots is a popular pastime that brings to bear many different skills. This book introduces readers to robotics clubs and instructs them on how to join one of the hundreds available across the United States and the globe. It also serves as a guidebook on how someone can even start and lead or manage one of their own clubs and serves as a technologically current update to the previous volume on such clubs.
Highlights scientific and technological innovations prior to A.D. 500, including the wheel, pyramids, metal crafting, calendars, and aqueducts.
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2023 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational ...
Volume 9 in the series of Reference Books in International Education. This bibliography is intended to provide a reference aid to mature Russian-Soviet scholars, to those beginning a life-long study of this field, and to students in Russian-Soviet Studies and allied fields. This title provides a resource to scholars, students, and professionals seeking to understand the role played by education in various societies or regions of the world.