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techdirections offers a wide array of titles in the fields of technology, career and technical education, and related industrial fields. An assortment of books, live-action videos, software, and posters complement a growing list of products to help you enhance your students' learning. Please use the links here to browse our many products -- tailored to meet your classroom needs

HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY

Award-winning author Dennis Karwatka's series tells the story of our technology's evolution in a way that all readers can understand—with emphasis on the fascinating and inspiring inventors who have driven technological innovation.

Building Civilization
Connecting Civilization
Moving Civilization
Technology's Past, Vol. 1
Technology's Past, Vol. 2

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

This series presents a wealth of background information on all fields of technology, plus a variety of engaging hands-on, minds-on activities that reinforce key principles and grab students' interest.

Technology Projects for the Classroom
More Technology Projects for the Classroom
Exploring Solar Energy: Principles and Projects
Exploring Solar Energy, II: Activities in Solar Electricity
Handbook Two for Aerospace Education: A Guide to Projects and Applications

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Solid background on the CTE field, plus detailed discussion of the best practices of successful programs nation- and world-wide.

High School to Employment Transistion
Machinists' Ready Reference, 10th Edition
Managing the Occupational Education Laboratory
Outdoor Power Equipment Electrical Systems
Properties and Uses of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
Winning Ways: Best Practices in Work-Based Learning
Workforce Education: Issues for the New Century
Workforce Preparation: An International Perspective

MACHINE TRADES EDUCATION

A best-selling, easy to use on-the-job or in-the-lab handbook for students and practicing machinists, plus complementary materials and aids in nonprint media.

Machinists' Ready Reference, 10th Edition
Master Machinist DVDs
Properties and Uses of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals