Grade 4

Is it real? Or is it a computer graphic? It's both! Augmented reality uses computer software to enhance the real world. Through vivid photos and fascinating facts, readers will learn all… Read More →

Take a deep look into some of the most mysterious objects in the universe—black holes. Deep in the Milky Way galaxy, a black hole is devouring a star. A black hole has so much gravity that… Read More →

Bitcoin is a digital currency—money that exists only online. Some people have used it to get rich. Others have accidentally lost it forever. Learn what decides bitcoin's value and how anyone… Read More →

What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron Read More →

Computer coding sounds intimidating to many people, but what if there was an easy-to-use, affordable device that could help teach this skill in a fun, innovative way? There is! Raspberry Pi… Read More →

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have… Read More →

Take a voyage to the red planet! This book presents cutting-edge information about travelling to Mars and dives into related STEM topics. Sidebars and fascinating photos will thrill readers… Read More →

Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical Read More →

Self-steering bullets, drone swarms, and super-soldiers are at the front lines of tomorrow's military. Discover how these breakthroughs and more will help the next generation of US soldiers… Read More →

Robotics is currently one of the most popular hands-on applications of STEM in schools. High-interest text filled with fascinating and up-to-date information teaches readers all about the… Read More →

Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the… Read More →

What is SpaceX? And what are this company's plans for the future? From rockets to spacecraft, SpaceX is on the cutting-edge of space travel. Find out what SpaceX has done and what it plans… Read More →

Virtual reality sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies and immersive video games, but what if you could use it to become a better surgeon or a pilot? You can! Virtual reality is a… Read More →

Do you race home to log in on your computer and chat? But what can you do when that user comes on, the user that won't go away and is getting nastier by the day? Now it seems you can't go to… Read More →

Cybersecurity issues routinely make the news, and their prevalence is only growing. Since the rise of computers, there have been people trying to hack them and steal sensitive, personal… Read More →

Cycling helps us get from one place to another. Cycling is healthy. Cycling is good for the planet. It does not make pollution like cars, buses and trains. When we are cycling and the wind is Read More →

What’s that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal personality? It’s the dachshund! Dachshunds are sweet dogs with clownish attitudes and bold streaks of independence. Their owners… Read More →

Yuka is a Japanese girl whose busy father has a ramen shop. Yuka cannot spend much time with her father. Read about her day spent waiting for him to come home. Read More →

Have you ever seen a dangerous flood? When a lot of rain falls, the water goes into rivers. If the rain doesn't stop, the rivers get too full. Then the water goes over the banks and floods… Read More →

The NFL's 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, Dak Prescott, certainly earned his title as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about Prescott's career and how he Read More →

Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace… Read More →

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been auto-racing royalty since he was born. Dale Jr.'s father was the legendary Dale Earnhardt. Dale Jr. has carried on the Earnhardt family winning tradition since his Read More →

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born to drive. Following in the footsteps of his father, NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. rose quickly through the racing ranks. From thrilling wins in the… Read More →