Physics
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Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Albert Einstein rewrote the rules of physics and changed how scientists see space and time forever. Learn how a boy who struggled in school became one of history's most renowned scientists. Read More →
All Charged Up: A Look at Electricity
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Read this book to find… Read More →
Alternate Realities and Parallel Dimensions
From the Series Strange Science
Delve into the sci-fi tropes that have become a part of our everyday vocabulary—parallel worlds, other dimensions, the multiverse, and more. They may seem like movie subtitles or complicated… Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Axles
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
What is an axle, and how does it make life easier for us Earthlings? Join Maker, a supersmart alien engineer, in a deep dive into axles, from wind turbines to rolling pins. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Levers
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
A smart but silly alien companion and toy-making activity make learning about levers tons of fun! Readers can discover how levers work and the types of levers we see in our everyday lives. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Pulleys
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
Inquisitive makers will love learning about pulleys and how they work thanks to Maker, a wacky alien with a passion for simple machines! A hands-on back matter activity adds to the fun. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Screws
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
From lightbulbs and bottle caps to water taps and peanut butter lids, screws are everywhere! Learn about screws and make your own spinning top with the help of an alien engineer. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines — Hardcover Set
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
Learn about axles, screws, wedges and more with a silly alien engineer who guides readers through hands-on projects that demonstrate the use of simple machines. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Wedges
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
Join Maker, an alien who knows all about machines, for a look at wedges. Readers will learn about different types of wedges and how they help make life on Earth easier. Read More →
A Maker's Guide to Wheels
From the Series A Maker's Guide to Simple Machines
What is a wheel and how is it used? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this title all about wheels. A project where readers make a toy car adds opportunity for… Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía nuclear (Finding Out about Nuclear Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que los diminutos átomos que componen toda la materia contienen enormes cantidades de energía? Esta energía, llamada energía nuclear, puede alimentar el televisor y el refrigerador de Read More →
Attract and Repel: A Look at Magnets
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A colorful magnet holds a drawing to a fridge. Paperclips stick to a magnet. Magnetic forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a magnet? And how do magnets work? Read More →
Awesome Mini Models: Small and Cool Dinos That Roamed the Earth
From the Series Build Your Own Dinosaurs!
Build your own awesome mini dinosaur models. From a Stegosaurus skeleton made from craft sticks and coffee stirrers to a pipe cleaner Apatosaurus, this book is full of engaging makerspace… Read More →
Bending
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Matter
What can you bend? This low-leveled reader introduces children to reading. Read More →
Build Your Own Dinosaurs! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Build Your Own Dinosaurs!
This series is full of engaging makerspace projects that combine science and technology with hands-on model making. Build incredible models based on real dinosaurs and pterosaurs, including a Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at Physical Science — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
What is the difference between transparent and opaque? How can water take the form of ice and vapor? What keeps the moon in Earth's orbit? Introduce the concepts of gravity, sound, light, and Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at Physical Science — Paperback Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at Physical Science
What's the difference between transparent and opaque? How can water take the form of ice and vapor? What keeps the moon in Earth's orbit? Introduce the concepts of gravity, sound, light, and… Read More →
Cake
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Forms
Mixing, pouring, and frosting are all part of making a cake. Simple text explains how cake changes form when you bake it in an oven. Read More →
Candle
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Forms
Heating, melting, and cutting string for a wick are all part of making a candle. Simple text explains how wax changes form when you heat it to create a candle. Read More →
Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Nature's Patterns
Nature is filled with patterns, if you know where to look. In this series, curious young students explore the world around them, studying the movements of the moon and stars, animal behavior, Read More →
Competition Robots
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
Each year thousands of students of all ages enter robot competitions through their schools or other organizations. They can compete alone or as part of a team in competitions like Lunabotics… Read More →
Cooling
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Matter
What can you cool? This low-leveled reader introduces children to reading. Read More →
Crazy Buildings
From the Series No Way!
A dog-shaped bed-and-breakfast. A house built like a shoe. Two towers that look like they're dancing. You're not dreaming. These are only a few of the crazy buildings found throughout the… Read More →
Dissolving
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Changing Matter
What can you dissolve? This low-leveled reader introduces children to reading. Read More →