Technology Takes on Nature

The natural world comes with some dangerous problems. Earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters put lives at risk and often require human solutions to keep people safe. That's where technology comes in handy. From earthquake-proofing buildings to the levees and seawalls that protect cities from waves and floodwaters, readers will explore the problems Mother Nature presents to scientists and the resulting engineering marvels that help us in so many ways.

? Innovative way to present STEM topics 
? Graphic organizers demonstrate organizational skills and enhance text
? Each volume contains numerous sidebars to supplement information