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Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and… Read More →
Operation Pangolin: Saving the World's Only Scaled Mammal
Meet the pangolin—the world’s only scaled mammal. Their scales serve as armor to fend off predators. Unfortunately, these scales can do nothing to protect them from the biggest threat to… Read More →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
Born in a small village in eighteenth-century France, Jeanne Villepreux wasn’t expected to transform marine science. Curious, creative, and clever, Jeanne ventured to Paris by foot as a… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades 2-3
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 2–3. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades 4-5
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 4–5. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades 6-8
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 6–8. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades PreK-1
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades PreK-1. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guide Grades 2-3
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guides
Second- and third-grade students can learn to see themselves as scientists with the help of these engaging activities. Simple and accessible prompts encourage readers to think about and… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guide Grades 4-5
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guides
A good STEM education requires more than the memorization of facts about the universe. You need to grow awareness, curiosity, and empathy toward yourself and the world around you. You need to Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guide Grades PreK-1
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Student Action and Reflection Guides
PreK-1 readers are introduced to STEM skills and concepts through inclusive and engaging activities. Accessible prompts encourage readers to take on the role of a scientist to act for a better world. Read More →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
A mighty river. A long history. For thousands of years, the Elwha River flowed north through the Pacific Northwest, sharing its gifts with the animals, plants, and people along its banks.… Read More →
Secrets of the Lost City: A Scientific Adventure in the Honduran Rain Forest
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Join a real-life adventure—a scientific expedition to a remote area of the Honduran rainforest, suspected to be the ruins of the Lost City of the Monkey God. In the dense rain forest of… Read More →
Teen Innovators: Nine Young People Engineering a Better World with Creative Inventions
Teen Innovators tells the stories of discovery and the inventions of nine young students. For example, twelve-year-old Gitanjali Rao, appalled by the tragedy in Flint, Michigan, found a… Read More →
Explore Rockets
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
Blast off in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines! When were rockets invented? How fast do they go? Learn about the history and uses of rockets, plus explore how… Read More →
Explore Rovers
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
Rovers traverse parts of space that people can't easily get to. While they explore they use special tools, take samples, and search for signs of life. Readers will love learning about these… Read More →
Explore Satellites
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
How can you watch your favorite TV shows almost anywhere? How do scientists learn what's happening in far-off galaxies? Readers discover how satellites make our lives easier and keep people… Read More →
Explore Space Probes
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
How do we know if there is water on Mars? How do we know what planets look like? We send probes to look around! Readers learn how scientists use space probes to study planets in our solar… Read More →
Explore Space Stations
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
Astronauts live and study on space stations as they orbit Earth. What are space stations? How do they help scientists learn about Earth and space? Learn about early space stations, how the… Read More →
Explore Telescopes
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
How far can telescopes see? How do scientists get huge telescopes into space? Find out how big space telescopes help us learn more about our universe, plus discover how scientists will use… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Space
Inspired by NASA's latest technology, these books will thrill readers interested in space exploration and amazing machines! With every title, readers are introduced to the cutting-edge tools… Read More →
Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Explore the histories behind some of the world's most impactful technology companies. Learn about the people leading organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and others, take a look at each… Read More →
The Genius of Amazon: How Jeff Bezos and Online Shopping Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Amazon has revolutionized online shopping, growing quickly to become one of the biggest companies in the world. Learn how Amazon became the tech giant it is today and get a glimpse of what's… Read More →
The Genius of Apple: How Tim Cook and Personal Computing Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Since Steve Jobs helped found Apple in 1976, the company has been at the cutting edge of computing, introducing the world to personal computers, the iPhone, and more. Explore Apple's history… Read More →
The Genius of Facebook: How Mark Zuckerberg and Social Media Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Social media is everywhere. It's popularity was fueled when Mark Zuckerberg helped to found Facebook in 2004. Learn how Facebook grew to conquer the world of social media and investigate the… Read More →