Many are familiar with Andy Serkis's groundbreaking motion capture role as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings film series. But motion capture has come a long way since it first began! This title introduces the technology behind motion capture, using many of today's most popular movies as examples. Special features highlight famous uses of motion capture, and pioneer profiles introduce some of the most influential mocap filmmakers in history. This high-interest...

Elon Musk has accomplished much in his young age, leading innovative companies like PayPal and Tesla. He has even founded a company that develops rockets for space travel! Young entrepreneurs will love finding out in this biographical title how Musk's early interests led to his career successes.

Ever since he cofounded Microsoft, Bill Gates has been one of the most influential people in computer development. And though he is one of the richest people in the world, he has pledged to give away most of his wealth to charities. Learn how this college dropout changed the world in this title for young students.

From being the first female engineer hired by Google to getting hired as President and CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer has become one of the most powerful women in business. Students will be inspired by her impressive achievements in this fact-filled title.

Sergey Brin made surfing the Web much more convenient when he cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998. The pair first ran Google out of a rented garage! Discover how this Russian immigrant worked his way to the top in this informative read for young students.

Tom Cruise performed his own stunts for the film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, which included dangling 1,700 feet from the world's tallest building! Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this action-packed title.

Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.

Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!

For more than 100 years, the television has sparked wonder and excitement in people around the world! A device that displayed fuzzy pictures on small screens has become an entertainment machine. In this title, readers will discover the history of the television and how it has advanced over time. Leveled text also covers how television impacts life today and what we may expect in the future. Features include profiles, a timeline, fun facts, and more!...

The Internet has changed the way more than half the world's population communicates and accesses information. The invention dates to the Cold War, when its purpose was to provide security. Today, the Internet does so much more! Readers will learn about the development of the Internet, how it impacts life today, and what it may look like in the future. A profile introduces an Internet pioneer, a diagram shows how the Internet works, and fun facts offer...