Do you ever wonder how rockets soar into space? Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics introduces students to the fascinating world of rocketry and ballistics. Read
This book is in the shape of a square. Or is it a rectangle? The pages are 2-dimensional. Or are the pages 3-dimensional? Geometry is all around us! In Explore Shapes and Angles! With 25 Great Project
Have you ever wished on a shooting star? Shooting stars often appear when the earth passes through the dust and debris left by a passing comet. Explore Comets and Asteroids! With 25 Amazing Projects t
Atoms and molecules are the basic building blocks of matter. Matter is every physical thing around us in the universe, including our own bodies! In Explore Atoms and Molecules! With 25 Great Projects,
Hunting, hiding, trapping, and tricking are just a few of the strategies used by animals in the wild to ensure they eat enough without being eaten themselves! InExplore Predators and Prey! With 25 Gre
Imagine a world without light. What would it be like? Dark, cold, and lifeless! InExplore Light and Optics! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 find out why light is so important to our
For a kid, watching a solid turn into a liquid or a liquid into a gas is nothing short of magic. In Explore Solids and Liquids! With 25 Great Projects kids experience the wonder of different states of
When Daniel Collins and the crew of the Betsey set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pira
What does it mean to think of gender as being a range instead of simply male or female?Gender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms invites readers to consider the cultural significance of gender id
Whether mapping the solar system or mapping their own backyard, young readers will be able to understand mapping technologies and see the world in new and exciting ways with this interactive, educatio
Diplomat, statesman, writer, scientist, inventor—Ben Franklin had many different ideas and interests along with an all-consuming appetite for knowledge and experience. In The Science and Technology of
In The Science and Technology of Marie Curie, readers ages 9 through 12 explore Curie's groundbreaking scientific research in physics and chemistry and discover how this research forced people to reth
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania changed the global community, pushing terrorism into the spotlight, and triggering a series of world events t
Inviting children to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures the world depends on, this interactive book contains trivia and fun facts that illustrate engineering ingenuity and a
Leonardo da Vinci stood at the forefront of the Renaissance as inventors, artists, and innovators reveled in the search for answers to questions that had long lay unexplored. In The Science and Techno
Did you know that hydropower supplies 16 percent of all electricity worldwide? And there are more than 57,000 big dams around the world!Canals and Dams! With 25 Science Projects for Kids invites kids
Feel a tickle in your throat? Do you still have that headache? Could you be falling victim to a deadly virus?From history’s earliest days, bacteria and viruses have stalked humans. Stowing on wagons,
The energy released when volcanoes erupt, engines combust, or bombs explode both thrills and fascinates people. But this power also kills.Eruptions and Explosions: Real Tales of Violent Outbursts reco
Have you ever had a dream? How did you make that dream come true?Dave McGillivray is a world-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, captivating motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He’s also the directo
What would happen if you had no bones? You might fall over flat on the floor!Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways.
Why are rivers and streams important to life on Earth?Did you know that without rivers, human life might not have developed as it did? We might be a very difference species if it wasn’t for rivers, as
What kinds of plants and animals live in marshes and swamps?The places where land and water meet are some of the most fascinating spots on earth, where a rich diversity of plants and animals make thei
Why is the ocean important for humans and for the Earth?Did you know that the ocean covers 70 percent of the surface of the earth? And scientists have only explored a very small part of it!In Oceans a
What kind of life can you find in lakes and ponds?Imagine the smooth, glasslike surface of a pond, the water mirroring a bright moon or a crystal blue sky. The water appears perfectly calm and still.
Stolen artwork, an adrenaline-driven train robbery, and brilliant masters of thievery await in Daring Heists: Real Tales of Sensational Robberies and Robbers for readers ages 9 to 12. This is the thir
What would your life be like if you were a Jewish person living in Nazi Germany in 1940? You might be forced to leave your home with only what you and your family could carry. You might even be killed
Comics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on websites today. For a kid, comics can be more than entertainment. Comics can be
What exactly is the universe? How did we get here? And where is it all going? Explore these questions and more in The Universe: The Big Bang, Black Holes, and Blue Whales, where readers ages 12 to 15
