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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 →
Compsognathus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
Readers will be excited to learn about this small but fierce dinosaur. Easy-to-read text and full-color images help readers keep up with the speedy Compsognathus. Read More →
Investigating Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
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 →
Jackals: Nature's Cleanup Crew
From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action
Black-backed jackals survive in Africa’s grasslands and deserts by being smart, quick, and bold. They will eat almost anything, from plants to the rotten flesh of dead animals. And they don’t Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la invisibilidad (The Real Science of Invisibility)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción con el poder de la invisibilidad pueden espiar a los delincuentes y tomar por sorpresa a los malhechores! ¿Los seres humanos podrán desaparecer a voluntad algún día?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la supervelocidad y la superfuerza (The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Piu! Los héroes de ficción pueden moverse más rápido y son más fuertes que los simples mortales. ¿Podrán algún día los seres humanos mejorar su velocidad y fuerza? Observa cómo los… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la visión con rayos X y con láser (The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción pueden ver a través de cualquier obstáculo, o traspasarlo. ¿Podrán los seres humanos aprovechar los poderes de la visión con rayos X y con láser de la misma manera?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del control mental (The Real Science of Mind Control)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción con el poder de controlar la mente pueden detener a los delincuentes con solo pensarlo. ¿De qué manera podrían beneficiarse las personas con este poder en la vida real?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del viaje en el tiempo (The Real Science of Time Travel)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción que viajan en el tiempo pueden cambiar el pasado o el futuro. ¿Podrán hacerlo los seres humanos en el futuro? A medida que los científicos aprenden más sobre las… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia del vuelo humano (The Real Science of Human Flight)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción pueden volar con un simple salto! ¿Los seres humanos podrán volar sin ayuda algún día? Conoce la verdadera ciencia detrás del superpoder del vuelo y qué están haciendo… Read More →
Landing on Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
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 →
Living on Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars. People have long dreamed of traveling to Mars to explore. That dream may soon become a reality. Scientists have… Read More →
Mars Rovers
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles. Rovers roam Read More →
Meet a Baby Bald Eagle
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Bald eagles are fascinating birds, and baby bald eagles are irresistible! Readers will learn what a baby bald eagle's early days are like, how it eats, and when it's ready to hatch its own eaglets. Read More →
Meet a Baby Beaver
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
What's a baby beaver called? How does it get its food? Readers will learn all this and more in this inside look at young beavers—and photos of the baby beavers will keep them turning pages! Read More →
Meet a Baby Gray Wolf
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Learn all about the gray wolf pup! From when they walk to what they eat, readers will catch a fun and engaging glimpse of the early lives of gray wolves. Read More →
Meet a Baby Manatee
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Many people love the world's "sea cows," and baby manatees are even more adorable! Discover manatees' life cycle, their habitat, and the threats they face. Read More →
Meet a Baby Moose
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Discover the life of a baby moose! Learn all about these cute animals and what their young life is like, including what they eat, how big they grow, and more. Read More →
Meet a Baby Mountain Lion
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Mountain lions may seem fearsome, but their babies are adorable! Readers get a fun peek at how big mountain lions are at birth, what baby mountain lions eat, and when the animals are fully grown. Read More →
Meet a Baby Polar Bear
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
How big is a baby polar bear? How does it change as it grows? Readers will learn these things and more in this book full of fun facts and cute-as-can-be photos of baby polar bears. Read More →
Meet a Baby White-Tailed Deer
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Baby North American Animals
Learn about the white-tailed deer through adorable photos and engaging text. Discover the white-tailed deer's life cycle, how it interacts with other deer, what it eats, and much more. Read More →
Military Robots
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
Robots are used in all branches of the military. They help service members with all sorts of jobs on land, in the air, and underwater, and help keep everyone safe. Discover the history of… Read More →
Pachycephalosaurus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Pachycephalosaurus had bony spikes on its head and a beak with sharp teeth. Photorealistic images and easy-reading text help young readers connect to the interesting features of this dinosaur. Read More →
Robots at Home
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company.… Read More →