Publisher Description

Here comes the future! The world s coolest technology comes to life with fun, hands-on experiments for kids. Test solar power with milk jugs and balloons Understand genome technology with food coloring Launch your own microsatellites into orbit These 27 terrific experiments use basic stuff from around the house and will help you understand the fascinating and potentially scary world of driverless cars, artificial intelligence, robots and androids, 3-D printing, test-tube meat, smart clothing, and more. Through cool illustrations, photos, and Sean Connolly s clear and always-lively writing, you ll learn what each breakthrough means, how it can improve our lives, and what its downside might be. An elevator leading into outer space? A robot that learns to think for itself? What could possibly go wrong? Attention, parents: It s time to put the T in STEM! You ve probably heard that acronym, which stands for the core subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. And though technology can get pretty scary in our imaginations, these experiments give your kids a hands-on understanding of the principles behind the innovations so no, they won t be performing laser surgery on their siblings or reprogramming the GPS in your car. (But they ll still have fun!)

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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 Experiment: Taking the Battery Out for a Spin Chapter 25 Powered Exoskeletons Experiment: Thanks for the Lift Chapter 26 Space Elevator Experiment: Going Up?

Review

"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

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"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

Description for Sales People

Authorless event kit 10-city author tour The "T" of technology now completes the STEM power of Sean Connolly's Genius at Work series which has over 736,000 copies in print 27 all-new hands-on experiments using materials from around the house Understand the thrills and terrors of technology from the master of interactive scientific fun

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