Maria Mitchell’s curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a young woman, winning an award from the King of Denmark for being the… Read More →

Astronauts first reached Earth’s moon over fifty years ago, bringing back moon dirt and rocks to study. From rovers and probes to other crewed landings, we have explored much of the moon. But Read More →

The sun shines bright over our planet. It gives plants and animals life. And it might be the answer to life on Earth lasting even longer. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and energy Read More →

What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina,… Read More →

Are there signs of life on Mars? What is on the Martian surface? Scientists have made great strides in investigating Mars. Using rovers and orbiters, they’ve learned about the planet and how Read More →

It's a big question—is there alien life in outer space? Meet the astrobiologists searching the universe to see if there's anyone else out there! Dive into the stories behind astrobiology to… Read More →

There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth’s shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before.… Read More →

The James Webb Space Telescope is giving us glimpses into the vast reaches of space. Orbiting the sun, the powerful telescope can view galaxies that are thirteen billion light years from… Read More →

This books discusses Jupiter's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have… Read More →

Jupiter is our solar system’s largest planet. And it has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot! Discover what makes this planet a gas giant. Then learn about its moons and rings and the… Read More →

Landing spacecraft on Mars is difficult and risky. The planet’s surface is riddled with rocks and craters, and sometimes the technology on a landing craft fails. Learn about the dangers… Read More →

Explore the fascinating universe we live in. Learn about the wonders of the sun, the moon, the stars, and our home planet, Earth! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions, engaging… Read More →

Beginning readers explore each part of the day and night cycle, learning how the sun rises to create a new day and sets to give way to night. Read More →

Readers follow along as the moon shifts from new to full and back again, learning the words for each lunar phase and how the sun's light creates the moon shapes they see in the sky. Read More →

Why does the moon come out at night? And what makes it shine? Find out more about the moon and why it orbits around the planet Earth. Carefully leveled text, full-color photographs, and… Read More →

Do you ever wonder what makes a star shine? Discover how stars work, with vibrant photos and carefully leveled text that will capture the reader's imagination. Age-appropriate critical… Read More →

Did you know that the sun is actually a star? As the closest star to Earth, the sun provides light and warmth to our planet every day! Learn more about what makes this star special, through… Read More →

The friendly science-mad Stickmen characters, are here to accompany you through your first steps in science, with a fascinating and fun look at what makes stuff bright and loud! Looking at… Read More →

Imagine you are inside a dark closet. Everything around you looks black. You can't even see your own hands in front of your face. Why? Your hands are still there, but something important is… Read More →