An introduction to rocketry and ballistics with 25 build it yourself projects.

Explains the compelling nature of video games and the commonalities shared between ancient and modern games, introducing their mathematical, scientific, and psychological properties through a series of design projects.

An introduction to the role of microbes in everyday life identifies beneficial and harmful microbes and outlines exercises and activities based on the scientific method to encourage exploration of one's microbiological surroundings.

Examines natural disasters throughout history, discussing what caused them, their impact on civilization, and how people cope with them.

"A science biography that examines the life and work of Ben Franklin and offers kids the opportunity to make their own designs and inventions with hands-on activities"--OCLC.

Explores the solar system and enforces key ideas through science experiments.

Provides children with instructions and tips on how to build structures for a variety of hangouts--

Profiles the systems that work together to keep urban areas running safely, discussing how cities have evolved since the first riverside settlements while outlining projects that explain facts about transportation, water systems, and architecture.

An introduction to artificial intelligence offers activities, including taking a Turing test, detecting patterns, and making a robot.