Jonathan Bard
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"High above our heads, orbiting Earth, are huge technical wonders called satellites. These instruments do so much for us, from helping our cars navigate through GPS to informing meteorologists' predictions of the weather. Making these satellites is no small feat, and they are very expensive! A typical satellite can take several years to build and costs nearly millions of dollars. This STEM-connected volume explores the complex engineering required...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports leagues! This attention-grabbing volume dives into the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In computer science, an algorithm is a plan for solving a problem. One of the simplest ways to write out an algorithm is by using pseudocode. Pseudocode might sound complex, but readers will be surprised to learn it's just the process of writing out the steps of an algorithm in plain English. Readers are introduced to STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards as well as common pseudocode vocabulary. Accessible language and informational...
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