Presents an introduction to Roman civilization, discussing such topics as the religion, art, architecture, commerce, transportation, food, technology, housing, and literature of the ancient society.

A colorful introduction to more than 100 key STEAM concepts combines child-friendly artwork with simple, engaging text that explains how science, technology, engineering, art, and math can be readily found in everyday homes, classrooms, and parks.

"Explore a wide range of topics, including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology and the human body"--

"Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, with a focus on their accomplishments that were "firsts" in their fields."--

"From the acclaimed author of Tubes, a lively and surprising tour of the infrastructure behind the weather forecast, the people who built it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planet. The weather is the foundation of our daily lives. It's a staple of small talk, the app on our smartphones, and often the first thing we check each morning. Yet behind these quotidian interactions is one of the most expansive machines human beings have ever...

"Design, Make, Play: Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators is a resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers and program developers that illuminates creative, cutting edge ways to inspire and motivate young people about science and technology learning. The book is aligned with the National Research Council's new Framework for Science Education, which includes an explicit focus on engineering and design content, as well as integration...

"A concise, elegant, and thought-provoking exploration of the mystery of consciousness and the functioning of the brain. Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness--the awareness of our own and others' existence--has eluded explanation. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of...