Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his invention—the first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddard’s early days, from the moment he
Robert Fulton revolutionized water travel at the turn of the 19th century. In this book, readers will explore the different kinds of water travel available to Americans in the late 17s and early 18s,
Henry Ford changed the way products were made using his breakthrough idea of utilizing the assembly line. Readers will love learning about the life of this amazing inventor who made cars available to
Much like its older brother, Lego Mindstorms™, Lego WeDo™ kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms k
The country is filled with open spaces and amazing wild animals to discover. It’s a place where horses live on ranches and people live far apart from their neighbors. Readers learn these and other fac
Members of a bomb squad certainly didn’t choose an easy or boring career. Bomb squads are made up of brave, intelligent, and highly-trained men and women who are called in to diffuse potential explosi
SWAT teams are special groups of police officers called in to handle difficult situations. If there’s a hostage crisis or a riot, a SWAT team is usually on the scene. The heroic people who’ve chosen a
Enter the world of the U.S. Army with this title, which gives readers an up-close-and-personal look at what it’s like to have a family member in the military. Through the eyes of a child whose dad is
The United States Navy is staffed by thousands of dedicated service members. Some of them are moms, too. This non-fiction title introduces readers to life in the U.S. Navy through a narrator whose mot
The world’s largest and most technically advanced air force is the U.S. Air Force, which became its own branch of the military in 1947. It’s staffed by men and women who have dedicated their lives to
Usually we think of coding as something only trained experts and scientists can handle, but not any more thanks to programs like Python. First developed in 1991, Python uses lines of code, letters, an
No, it’s not dessert—it’s a tiny single-board computer for budding computer scientists to experiment with. This versatile product can be paired with simple coding software, such as Python and Ruby, en
Coding was once an inaccessible activity for elementary students, but not any more. Scratch is an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages. Instead of lines of text, users code
Moose are the largest species of deer in the world, and their antlers alone can grow to be over 6 feet long! Readers discover fun facts such as these while exploring the way moose live in North Americ
This high-interest volume introduces readers to the exciting world of World War II aircraft. Through detailed diagrams of cockpits, engines, and weapons systems, readers are given a bird’s-eye view in
In this engaging and informative approach to modern aircraft, readers take a look inside all the advances in military aircraft technology since World War II, including fighter planes from the United S
Coding for elementary students is a new and exciting learning opportunity, and this book will show readers how to get coding in just minutes with the program Hopscotch. Instead of lines of text, Hopsc
One of the most important plant parts is something we can’t always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots’ role in taking
Police departments around the country are using drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to assist in law-enforcement. This may include using drones for surveillance purposes, something that’s beco
This volume is sure to excite readers as they learn about career opportunities in the field of robotic engineering. This career-based book looks at what robotic engineers do, the different kinds of jo
Readers will love learning all about the ocean’s most playful animal—the bottlenose dolphin. This book introduces readers to important facts about the bottlenose dolphin, including anatomy, diet, and
This book introduces readers to the big-nosed elephant seal. Readers will be fascinated by facts about this ocean hunter, including its behavior, anatomy, and abilities. The book also answers the ques
Readers will take a dive into the ocean to meet the harp seal. Through age-appropriate language, this book will teach early readers all about harp seal anatomy, behavior, and skills. The book covers m
Readers will love this fact-filled and fascinating book about porpoises. This book takes readers beneath the ocean’s surface to learn about one of the smallest ocean mammals—the porpoise. Readers will
Each state in the United States has its own capital, and readers discover the importance of state capitals as they explore what it’s like to live in one. As readers take in fun facts about the excitin
What is a suburb, and how is it different from a city or rural community? Readers find the answers to these questions and more through accessible text that reflects early social studies curriculum top
Rivers and lakes are home to some of the world’s most captivating creatures. Diving beetles, water lilies, salmon, and fish eagles are just some of the diverse life-forms readers will learn about in t
What kind of home is made in the mud? It’s the wetlands, one of Earth’s major biomes. This fascinating life science text takes readers inside the planet’s wetland habitats to explore the plants and an
Oceans are one of the world’s most interesting ecosystems! This information-rich title takes readers under the sea to explore the watery world of ocean biomes. Along the way, readers will love learnin
The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North A
Utah is named after the Ute people. This fun fact is one of many waiting for readers to discover with each turn of the page. Through text that reflects essential social studies curriculum topics, read
Farmers have a very important job; they grow the crops and raise the animals needed to feed the world. Readers explore this career through detailed main text and informative fact boxes. An eye-catchin
Becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman isn’t as easy as standing on a dock with a fishing pole, although that’s a good place to start. Fishermen and fisherwomen have chosen an exciting and dangerous care
What kinds of machines do mechanics fix? How can you become a mechanic? The answers are waiting for readers to discover as they explore this exciting and important career. Eye-catching fact boxes acco
Scientists known as Antarctic researchers brave extremely cold temperatures and bitter winds in order to study a place most people will never visit. Readers travel along with these adventurous scienti
Forensic detectives use science to solve crimes. Readers explore the ways forensic detectives analyze evidence from crime scenes using their scientific skills, as well as technology, engineering, and
This stinky backyard animal is sure to grab the attention of nature-loving readers. Readers will learn about the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of skunks, as well as their odd defense technique. Reade
It’s electric! This book combines career guidance and STEM to teach readers about a career in electrical engineering. Readers will enjoy exploring the technical science of electrical engineering, as w
Air marshals are heroes in the skies, and readers will enjoy learning what it takes to join the ranks of those who’ve chosen this career. Detailed text informs readers of the duties, skills, and train
Readers will love this book about the great backyard beast of the American Southeast—the American alligator. This volume introduces readers to the alligators’ habitat, behavior, and anatomy. Readers w
