Tammy Enz

It's time to go to the amusement park Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

It's time to go to the amusement park Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

The future of entertainment is here. Computers have outsmarted expert chess champions, and gaming software knows how to adapt to your playing style. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of these changes. Learn how AI has transformed entertainment and about the problems we could soon face because of AI.

Stack it higher with engineering projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to make and take them to the next level.

If you let them build, they will come -- to your makerspace These projects will teach kids science and engineering basics, and then build on them. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to think creatively to take your projects to the next level. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our lives. AI can keep the refrigerator stocked and find our favorite music. Cars already brake automatically to avoid crashes and self-driving cars get closer every day. Learn how AI might change how we live and travel, along with the ethical dilemmas we face with a rapidly changing technology. Fans of augmented reality will love the Capstone 4D augmented reading experience. Get bonus videos via the Capstone 4D app or web browser and go beyond the printed page

The future of entertainment is here, and it's artificial intelligence (AI). Computers have outsmarted expert chess champions, and gaming software knows how to adapt to your playing style. Learn how AI has transformed entertainment and about the ethical issues of this emerging technology. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to your reluctant readers with a topic they will gravitate toward. Fans of augmented reality will love the Capstone 4D augmented reading experience. Get bonus videos via the Capstone 4D app or web browser and go beyond the printed page

Make a (safe ) spark with projects that teach kids the basics of electronics and then allow your makers to take it to the next level Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and use your creativity to build on what you know. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app gives students an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.

Shock your imagination with a hands-on introduction to electronic circuits. Step-by-step instructions will jump-start your electronic knowledge. You'll be lighting up your imagination with possibilities. Plus, readers can watch video tutorials and access bonus content through the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Drawing and sculpture merge in this hands-on introduction to drawing with 3D pens. Step-by-step instructions will help you get sketching and structuring. You'll be 3D doodling in your makerspace in no time. Plus, readers can watch video tutorials and access bonus content through the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects Step-by-step instructions will take you through the engineering and building process. You'll be making amazing structures in no time Plus, readers can watch video tutorials and access bonus content through the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be stretched? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials can be squashed? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Which materials bend? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Have you ever stared in wonder at huge suspension bridge or a towering sky scraper? Then structural engineering might just be the career path for you Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips.

Have you ever stared in wonder at huge suspension bridge or a towering sky scraper? Then structural engineering might just be the career path for you Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips.

Which materials can be twisted? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.