Weather affects us every day. How do we know what the weather will be like where we live? How can we prepare for it? Find out the science behind weather observation and prediction.
See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close and personal. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned fr
How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout defini
In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, wh
Teachers help students become excellent learners and wonderful adults. Readers will find out the different types of roles teachers have, the tools they use, and how people get this rewarding and diffi
What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected. Descriptive main text, full-color photos,
A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases. Swing and a miss! Young baseball fans will enjoy reading all about the daring pitches, hits, and plays of the
The world saw Maddie Ziegler dance alongside pop star Sia. Now the young dancer is also a writer and actor. Learn more about Maddie's promising career!
A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The lo
Splash! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess what something was before it got wet. The soggy, soaked, and soupy answers may be suprising!
The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defense
From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of th
Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue
See some of the world's most messed-up medical mishaps at a microscopic level. Find out how each procedure, tool, or surgery failed, the basic science that was missed, and what doctors learned from th
See some of the world's fastest transportation breakdowns at lightning speed. Find out how each form of transportation failed, the basic engineering missed during construction, and what engineers lear
See some of the world's greatest gadget disasters from the palm of your hand. Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their m
Veterinarians care for all kinds of animals. Readers will find out the tools vets use, the different types of veterinarians, and how people get this caring and exciting job.
Blue whales are the largest animals to ever have lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes deep beneath ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic w
How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
How much do you know about Franklin Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 32nd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishmen
How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
Doctors treat people when they are sick and help people stay healthy. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a doctor. Readers will learn about different types of doctors,
How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and
What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to supp
What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout defi
Dive and dunk! Slide and slither! Verbs and motion go hand in hand. Bring verbs to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully matched to engaging photos that will keep chil
Bon appetit! With the popularity of kids' cooking TV shows, more kids are wondering what it's really like to be a chef. Readers will learn about different types of chefs, food prep and creation basics
Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Bring familiar and favorite nouns to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully matched
The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye
Fluffy. Soft. Scaly. Kids encounter many textures in everyday life. Bring texture words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully matched to engaging photos that will k
What will the weather be like tomorrow? Meteorologists forecast the weather, but they have other jobs behind the scenes. Readers will learn about how meteorologists study the weather, the tools they u
Flamingos, jack-o'-lanterns, and six other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of height. Through the use of whimsical composite photos and a hint of text, pre-readers learn
