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Elem./MG – Milestones in Technology (Series NF)

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Milestones in Technology. The Child’s World, 2024. $25.00 Each. Set of 8. 32 p. Grades 3-6. 

Havemeyer, Janie. Sports Technology. 978-1-503-86987-5.
—. Space Technology. 978-1-503-86986-8.
Rea, Amy C. Video Game Technology. 978-1-50386-988-2.
—. Computer Technology. 978-1-503-86982-0.
—. Robot and Drone Technology. 978-1-503-86985-1.
Hamen, Susan E. Military Technology. 978-1-503-86983-7.
Ford, Jeanne Marie. Movie Technology. 978-1-503-86984-4.
Bow, James. Car Technology. 978-1-503-86981-3.

This reviewer evaluated the titles Sports Technology and Video Game Technology. Sports Technology features a wearable Fitbit on its cover, but this title also ‘dives’ into several less-thought-of sports technologies. Sports helmets, apparel, and cameras all receive their own section. Virtual reality and smartwatches are also both features of this title, but surprisingly, Apple Watch and other brands are completely omitted from the book. Video Game Technology is similarly organized. This title explores the roots of modern video games and follows their evolution from 1940’s Nimatron to today’s Fortnite. The title includes fast-facts about video games before exploring the history; visuals will entice students to keep reading until the end. All titles include a glossary of terms, a short selected bibliography, and an online link to more (easily updatable) sources.

THOUGHTS: At 32 pages each, these titles offer overviews of the technology used throughout history in various fields. Upper elementary students who are fascinated with electronics, engineering, and computer science will soak up the information in these well-organized and appropriately sourced books without feeling overwhelmed.

688.7 Sports Equipment
794.8 Video Games

Elem./MG/YA – Military’s Most Powerful

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Military’s Most Powerful. Child’s World, 2024. $22.95 ea. $183.60 set of 8. 64 p. Grades 4-8. 

Henzell, Cynthia Kennedy. Powerful Military Drones: 978-1-503-81674-9.
—. Powerful Military Aircraft. 978-1-503-81669-5.
—. Powerful Machine Guns. 978-1-503-81668-8.
Bow, James. Powerful Military Robots. 978-1-503-81671-8.
Henzell, Cynthia Kennedy. Powerful Military Technology. 978-1-503-81670-1.
Gagne, Tammy. Powerful Military Watercraft. 978-1-503-81672-5.
Ringstad, Arnold. Powerful Missiles and Bombs. 978-1-503-81673-2.
Hamen, Susan E. Powerful Tanks. 978-1-503-81667-1.

The focus of the 8-book nonfiction series is how the modern US military utilizes a variety of cutting-edge machines, vehicles, and weapons. Each book has engaging images along with an informative text that will appeal to students. The book concludes with a glossary, fast facts, additional resources, and an index.

THOUGHTS: This series is a good addition to enhance upper elementary and middle school library collections seeking to update their endangered animals section. It is labeled as Hi-lo YA nonfiction, so it would be a good addition to a high school library.

300s Military

Drones…an informational text

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Dougherty, Martin J. Drones:From Insect Spy Drones to Bomber Drones. New York: Scholastic, 2014. 978-0-545-66476-9. 96p. $7.69. Gr. 3-7

Within five minutes of setting this book on my counter, I already had several holds! Drones goes through several different types of drones, included military, civilian, and underwater drones. Every two pages describes a specific type of drone within the subset and includes amazing photographs and pictures of each. Other information includes the distance the drone is capable of flying and how long it can fly before needing to recharge. Each page includes graphics on the size of the drone in comparison to a school bus, a human being, or another recognizable object. While it does not contain large amounts of information, this book flies off the shelf because the topic is so intriguing for middle-schoolers, especially boys!
 
623 Drone Technology     Nicole Starner Biglerville HS/Upper Adams MS