This enthralling look at the workings of the cardiovascular system introduces young readers to the human heart and its function. Along with the heart's atria and ventricles, the book explains the circ
Chronicles the life and times of the mathematician who was a pioneer in the field of computer science and who helped Britain break Nazi codes and win World War II.
Discusses the technology used by the ancient Incas, including their impressive architecture, how they built the Royal Road, and how they performed surgery without modern tools.
Describes the types of robots and probes that have been developed to perform outer space exploration, discussing the Hubble Space Telescope, the Cassini orbiter, the Curiosity rover, and the Canadarm
Looks at the history of combat robots, describing their invention in the 1970s and 1980s, the Robot Wars events of the 1990s, and the increasing sophistication for the creations of larger robots by th
Shares the life of the Mohawk leader, including his early life being mentored by Sir William Johnson, his role in the French and Indian War, and his role in the American Revolution as a British ally.
Astronauts have chosen one of the most extreme science careers imaginable! Readers explore the training necessary before astronauts can go into space, and they also discover the stories of real astron
Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player known as "Big Papi," from his early career to his World Series triumphs with the Red Sox.
Explains the physics, mathematics, and other science behind the game of football, from the types of force and motion involved in the sport to the acoustics of the Seattle Seahawks' stadium.
Hockey players need speed, strength, and skill to become great. They also need science. In this volume, readers explore the many ways science is put into action on the ice. Vibrant photographs of hock
Presents an overview of the role of a state governor, describes how governors are chosen, explains the duties and responsibilities of the office, and discusses how state residents can get involved in
Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at baseball games, including the geometry of the field, ball-handling skills, radar guns, bats and batt
Discusses the history of aeronautics, detailing some of the blunders of such early flying machines as the bicycle plane, the windmill plane, and various gliders.
Sponges are possibly the world’s oldest animals. Their ability to survive and adapt in their surroundings is truly astounding, as is the fact that they’ve been on Earth for over 7 million years. This
There are some beaches that glow in the dark! Glowing waves are caused by plankton floating in the water, and these tiny animals can have a very bright light. Readers learn fun facts about these micro
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points during his professional basketball career! Readers discover this and many other fascinating facts as they explore the history of basketball and its most impres
From running backs and quarterbacks to defensive players and special teams performers, football players each have their own records to chase. Readers discover the history behind these records, while l
Explains that bodies can mummify naturally and how different peoples have mummified their dead or used other embalming techniques, and describes the bog bodies and other prehistoric remains, Egyptian
Draws from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s own writings to provide insight into key events in his life, including the Montgomery bus boycott and his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Describes the problems that have been caused to the Chesapeake Bay by pollution, invasive species, extreme weather, and overfishing, and the current efforts being made by different conservation groups
