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Zusatztext "The text nicely contextualizes the technologies! both explaining the science and connecting it to the real world (especially in technology's potential for solving looming global problems) … Kids will have fun while building a solid foundation in how technologies work." — Kirkus Reviews "Try 27 STEM-based experiments in this handy guide. The Book of Terrifyingly Awesome Technology teaches you how to build an electric car! create a reusable rocket! make your own solar battery and much more. Plus! you’ll learn about space elevators! virtual reality and other tricky topics." — Boys' Life Informationen zum Autor Sean Connolly is the author of the Totally Irresponsible Science series and dozens of other books for both children and adults. A father of three, he is in an ideal position to explain the nuts and bolts of these experiments. He lives in England. Klappentext Explore the exciting but potentially disastrous world of digital technology, robotics, computer science, and electronics with fun sci-fi flair and hands-on projects. Sean Connolly's award-winning science series now includes the T in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Vorwort Explore the exciting but potentially disastrous world of digital technology, robotics, computer science, and electronics with fun sci-fi flair and hands-on projects. Sean Connolly's award-winning science series now includes the T in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Zusammenfassung Explore the exciting but potentially disastrous world of digital technology, robotics, computer science, and electronics with fun sci-fi flair and hands-on projects. Sean Connolly's award-winning science series now includes the T in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Chapter 1 Speed breeding Experiment: Gardener’s Green Thumb—or Is It Yellow, or Violet? Chapter 2 Solar Energy Beam Experiment: Solar Party Time? Chapter 3 Robots and Androids Experiment: Can You Beat That! Chapter 4 Microsatellites Experiment: We Have Liftoff! Chapter 5 Reusable Rockets Experiment: Instant Replay! Chapter 6 Audio Spotlights Experiment: Riding the Waves Bonus Experiment: Keys to Success Chapter 7 Sound Disruptors Experiment: Birthday Blast Chapter 8 Artificial Intelligence Experiment: Thanks for the Memory Chapter 9 The World Wide Web Experiment: Just Browsing Chapter 10 Driverless Cars Experiment: Going for a Spin Chapter 11 Virtual Reality Experiment: Optical Illusion? Chapter 12 The Cloud Experiment: Play Your Cards Right Chapter 13 The “Internet of Things” Experiment: How Are “Things”? Chapter 14 Genome Technology Experiment: Virus to the Rescue Chapter 15 GPS Experiment: On the Right Track Chapter 16 Clothing as Air Conditioner Experiment: Hey—Chill Out! Chapter 17 3D Printing Experiment: Hey—Cut It Out! Chapter 18 Smart Glasses Experiment: Clear as a Bell? Chapter 19 Holograms Experiment: Homemade Holograms Chapter 20 Laser Surgery Experiment: Preparing for Surgery Chapter 21 Drones Experiment: Flight Testing Chapter 22 Test Tube Meat Experiment: What’s that Growing in My Kidney Chapter 23 Harvesting Water from the Air Experiment: Water Catchers Chapter 24 Electric Cars ...
