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Summer Challenge: Technology!

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Jefferson County Public Library

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Let's get ready for the Library Summer Challenge: Where Adventure Begins! Check out these tech-minded books — sure to feed your beautiful brain all summer long. Register for the Library Summer Challenge to take new quests through daring reads, discover sensational interests, write inspiring stories and find new ways to keep adventure alive through all stages of life. Learning doesn't have to happen inside!

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Jefferson County Public Library

23 items

23 items

2024 Library Summer Challenge: Where Adventure Begins!

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Discover a new adventure with Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Challenge, where learning is for everyone! Delve into an exciting journey to earn points and win prizes during the Library Summer Challenge. Discover a new adventure with Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Challenge, where learning is for everyone! Delve into an exciting journey to earn points and win prizes during the Library Summer Challenge. Show less

Bionic Animals

Bionic Animals

by Walker, Tracy Sue

Book - 2024

This book profiles various injured wild animals and how they have been rehabilitated with the help of orthotics and features sidebars on the technologies behind them. This book profiles various injured wild animals and how they have been rehabilitated with the help of orthotics and features sidebars on the technologies behind them. Show less

This book profiles various injured wild animals and how they have been rehabilitated with the help of orthotics and features sidebars on the technologies behind them. This book profiles various injured wild animals and how they have been rehabilitated with the help of orthotics and features sidebars on the technologies behind them. Show less

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Kid-ventors

Kid-ventors

35 Real Kids and Their Amazing Inventions

by Pew, Kailei

Book - 2024

Highlights kids who use technology and creativity to solve problems. Highlights kids who use technology and creativity to solve problems. Show less

Highlights kids who use technology and creativity to solve problems. Highlights kids who use technology and creativity to solve problems. Show less

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Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm

Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm

by Metcalf, Lindsay H.

Book - 2024

An informative, rhyming picture book about how to grow food sustainably using different types of technology. An informative, rhyming picture book about how to grow food sustainably using different types of technology. Show less

An informative, rhyming picture book about how to grow food sustainably using different types of technology. An informative, rhyming picture book about how to grow food sustainably using different types of technology. Show less

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Sand to Glass

Sand to Glass

by Langdo, Bryan

Book - 2024

Simple photographs explore how sand is turned into glass. Simple photographs explore how sand is turned into glass. Show less

Simple photographs explore how sand is turned into glass. Simple photographs explore how sand is turned into glass. Show less

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The Spectacular Science of Buildings

The Spectacular Science of Buildings

by Colson, Rob

Book - 2023

Presents a nonfiction picture book that provides young readers with answers to their questions about the science behind buildings, bridges and other structures. Presents a nonfiction picture book that provides young readers with answers to their questions about the science behind buildings, bridges and other structures. Show less

Presents a nonfiction picture book that provides young readers with answers to their questions about the science behind buildings, bridges and other structures. Presents a nonfiction picture book that provides young readers with answers to their questions about the science behind buildings, bridges and other structures. Show less

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Sky High!

Sky High!

A Soaring History of Aviation

by Ambrożewski, Jacek

Graphic Novel - 2023

A book exploring aviation dreams from the distant past into the future, brought about by evolving technology. A book exploring aviation dreams from the distant past into the future, brought about by evolving technology. Show less

A book exploring aviation dreams from the distant past into the future, brought about by evolving technology. A book exploring aviation dreams from the distant past into the future, brought about by evolving technology. Show less

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Ultimate Rocket Blast

Ultimate Rocket Blast

by Mian, Zanib

Book - 2023

After building a successful rocket for a school competition, Omar and his friends win the opportunity to compete in a national competition that pits them against some of the best rocket-building teams in the nation. After building a successful rocket for a school competition, Omar and his friends win the opportunity to compete in a national competition that pits them against some of the best rocket-building teams in the nation. Show less

After building a successful rocket for a school competition, Omar and his friends win the opportunity to compete in a national competition that pits them against some of the best rocket-building teams in the nation. After building a successful rocket for a school competition, Omar and his friends win the opportunity to compete in a national competition that pits them against some of the best rocket-building teams in the nation. Show less

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Look Inside An Electric Car

Look Inside An Electric Car

How It Works

by Fenmore, Taylor

Book - 2024

Explores the features and functions of electric cars and highlights how they work. Explores the features and functions of electric cars and highlights how they work. Show less

Explores the features and functions of electric cars and highlights how they work. Explores the features and functions of electric cars and highlights how they work. Show less

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The Spectacular Science of Space

The Spectacular Science of Space

by Colson, Rob

Book - 2023

Technology is allowing people to get a better, deeper understanding of the universe. Technology is allowing people to get a better, deeper understanding of the universe. Show less

Technology is allowing people to get a better, deeper understanding of the universe. Technology is allowing people to get a better, deeper understanding of the universe. Show less

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Computer Science for Curious Kids

Computer Science for Curious Kids

An Illustrated Introduction to Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity--and More!

by Oxlade, Chris

Book - 2023

Provides an illustrated guide to computer science, discussing its origins in mechanical calculators and the evolution of hardware and software, data and apps, computer programming and computer communications. Provides an illustrated guide to computer science, discussing its origins in mechanical calculators and the evolution of hardware and software, data and apps, computer programming and computer communications. Show less

Provides an illustrated guide to computer science, discussing its origins in mechanical calculators and the evolution of hardware and software, data and apps, computer programming and computer communications. Provides an illustrated guide to computer science, discussing its origins in mechanical calculators and the evolution of hardware and software, data and apps, computer programming and computer communications. Show less

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Wild Inventions

Wild Inventions

Ideas Inspired by Animals

by Markle, Sandra

Book - 2024

Investigates the notion of bioinspiration, where scientists are inspired by animals and plants to make new, innovative technology and inventions — such as...Show more Investigates the notion of bioinspiration, where scientists are inspired by animals and plants to make new, innovative technology and inventions — such as learning new ways to cool interiors from termites and honeybees to using the design of pangolins to create new, more maneuverable armor. Show less

Investigates the notion of bioinspiration, where scientists are inspired by animals and plants to make new, innovative technology and inventions — such as...Show more Investigates the notion of bioinspiration, where scientists are inspired by animals and plants to make new, innovative technology and inventions — such as learning new ways to cool interiors from termites and honeybees to using the design of pangolins to create new, more maneuverable armor. Show less

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Military Robots

Military Robots

by Idzikowski, Lisa

Book - 2024

Explores the use of robots in the military, beginning with early robots used by various countries during World War II and the Vietnam War. Explains curren...Show more Explores the use of robots in the military, beginning with early robots used by various countries during World War II and the Vietnam War. Explains current robot types used on land, in the air and at sea, and describes the potential dangers associated with new AI technologies. Show less

Explores the use of robots in the military, beginning with early robots used by various countries during World War II and the Vietnam War. Explains curren...Show more Explores the use of robots in the military, beginning with early robots used by various countries during World War II and the Vietnam War. Explains current robot types used on land, in the air and at sea, and describes the potential dangers associated with new AI technologies. Show less

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All About Virtual Reality

All About Virtual Reality

by MacCarald, Clara

Book - 2023

Describes how virtual reality works and its practical and recreational uses today. Also discusses the dangers of virtual reality. Describes how virtual reality works and its practical and recreational uses today. Also discusses the dangers of virtual reality. Show less

Describes how virtual reality works and its practical and recreational uses today. Also discusses the dangers of virtual reality. Describes how virtual reality works and its practical and recreational uses today. Also discusses the dangers of virtual reality. Show less

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All About Artificial Intelligence

All About Artificial Intelligence

by Mattern, Joanne

Book - 2023

Briefly explores how artificial intelligence technology has already become a big part of people's lives, even if they don't realize it. Highlights and celebrates the power and use of AI and forecasts the technology's future. Briefly explores how artificial intelligence technology has already become a big part of people's lives, even if they don't realize it. Highlights and celebrates the power and use of AI and forecasts the technology's future. Show less

Briefly explores how artificial intelligence technology has already become a big part of people's lives, even if they don't realize it. Highlights and celebrates the power and use of AI and forecasts the technology's future. Briefly explores how artificial intelligence technology has already become a big part of people's lives, even if they don't realize it. Highlights and celebrates the power and use of AI and forecasts the technology's future. Show less

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The Most Magnificent Maker's A to Z

The Most Magnificent Maker's A to Z

by Spires, Ashley

Book - 2023

A young girl and her canine and feline assistants go through the ABCs of creativity and makerspaces — from A for A Girl and B for Brainstorming to Q for Questions and Z for Zillions of possibilities. A young girl and her canine and feline assistants go through the ABCs of creativity and makerspaces — from A for A Girl and B for Brainstorming to Q for Questions and Z for Zillions of possibilities. Show less

A young girl and her canine and feline assistants go through the ABCs of creativity and makerspaces — from A for A Girl and B for Brainstorming to Q for Questions and Z for Zillions of possibilities. A young girl and her canine and feline assistants go through the ABCs of creativity and makerspaces — from A for A Girl and B for Brainstorming to Q for Questions and Z for Zillions of possibilities. Show less

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The Rhythm of Time

The Rhythm of Time

by Questlove

Book - 2023

Aspiring hip-hop artist Rahim Reynolds is thrilled when his best friend and tech genius Kasia Collins builds him a cell phone. Unfortunately, he soon real...Show more Aspiring hip-hop artist Rahim Reynolds is thrilled when his best friend and tech genius Kasia Collins builds him a cell phone. Unfortunately, he soon realizes the phone is a time-traveling device when he uses it to search for a favorite artist from the past, and he's transported back to 1997. Show less

Aspiring hip-hop artist Rahim Reynolds is thrilled when his best friend and tech genius Kasia Collins builds him a cell phone. Unfortunately, he soon real...Show more Aspiring hip-hop artist Rahim Reynolds is thrilled when his best friend and tech genius Kasia Collins builds him a cell phone. Unfortunately, he soon realizes the phone is a time-traveling device when he uses it to search for a favorite artist from the past, and he's transported back to 1997. Show less

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The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI

by Virr, Paul

Book - 2023

An illustrated guide to robots, robotics and artificial intelligence. Discusses such things as dangerous or gross, unpleasant jobs only robots can do, the...Show more An illustrated guide to robots, robotics and artificial intelligence. Discusses such things as dangerous or gross, unpleasant jobs only robots can do, the possibility of nanobots in the future for human medicine, how self-driving cars work and how artificial intelligence actually thinks. Show less

An illustrated guide to robots, robotics and artificial intelligence. Discusses such things as dangerous or gross, unpleasant jobs only robots can do, the...Show more An illustrated guide to robots, robotics and artificial intelligence. Discusses such things as dangerous or gross, unpleasant jobs only robots can do, the possibility of nanobots in the future for human medicine, how self-driving cars work and how artificial intelligence actually thinks. Show less

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A Day in the Life of An Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars

A Day in the Life of An Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars

by Barfield, Mike

Graphic Novel - 2023

Presents a series of single-page comics and vignettes that describe details about aspects of the solar system, outer space and space travel. Presents a series of single-page comics and vignettes that describe details about aspects of the solar system, outer space and space travel. Show less

Presents a series of single-page comics and vignettes that describe details about aspects of the solar system, outer space and space travel. Presents a series of single-page comics and vignettes that describe details about aspects of the solar system, outer space and space travel. Show less

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The Gearhead's Guide to ATVs

The Gearhead's Guide to ATVs

by Amstutz, Lisa J.

Book - 2023

Explores the different components of ATVs — all-terrain vehicles — and offers advice for readers on how to upgrade and modify with different parts to make their ATVs faster and tougher. Explores the different components of ATVs — all-terrain vehicles — and offers advice for readers on how to upgrade and modify with different parts to make their ATVs faster and tougher. Show less

Explores the different components of ATVs — all-terrain vehicles — and offers advice for readers on how to upgrade and modify with different parts to make their ATVs faster and tougher. Explores the different components of ATVs — all-terrain vehicles — and offers advice for readers on how to upgrade and modify with different parts to make their ATVs faster and tougher. Show less

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Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

by Sekaninová, Štěpánka

Book - 2023

Explores dozens of prototypes, innovative ideas and means of transportation over the last century that didn't change the world but helped humans progress in the world of transportation, such as folding scooters, turbojet trains and the Dynasphere Explores dozens of prototypes, innovative ideas and means of transportation over the last century that didn't change the world but helped humans progress in the world of transportation, such as folding scooters, turbojet trains and the Dynasphere Show less

Explores dozens of prototypes, innovative ideas and means of transportation over the last century that didn't change the world but helped humans progress in the world of transportation, such as folding scooters, turbojet trains and the Dynasphere Explores dozens of prototypes, innovative ideas and means of transportation over the last century that didn't change the world but helped humans progress in the world of transportation, such as folding scooters, turbojet trains and the Dynasphere Show less

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A Vaccine Is Like A Memory

A Vaccine Is Like A Memory

by LaRocca, Rajani

Book - 2023

Explains what vaccines are, the history of how they were developed, and how they help people avoid serious illness and death. Explains what vaccines are, the history of how they were developed, and how they help people avoid serious illness and death. Show less

Explains what vaccines are, the history of how they were developed, and how they help people avoid serious illness and death. Explains what vaccines are, the history of how they were developed, and how they help people avoid serious illness and death. Show less

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How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built

How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built

by Baůrtnĕk, Jiří

Book - 2023

Explores the history of the New Seven Wonders of the World and describes how they were built. Explores the history of the New Seven Wonders of the World and describes how they were built. Show less

Explores the history of the New Seven Wonders of the World and describes how they were built. Explores the history of the New Seven Wonders of the World and describes how they were built. Show less

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