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Voice Recognition
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Voice recognition is one of the wonders of modern technology. Whether you want to buy movie tickets, find the answer to a question that has been bugging you, or even write a note by simply… Read More →
Wi-Fi
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Today, we can connect to the Internet just about anywhere, and it's all thanks to Wi-Fi. But what is the story behind this amazing technology, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers… Read More →
Be a Food Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
If you've ever been told, "Don't play with your food," it's time to forget that instruction! In this fact-packed title, the core science topic of "Changing States of Matter" just got fun as… Read More →
Be a Plant Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
We might not notice them every day, but all around us plants are growing, cooking up their own food, fighting for territory, repelling hungry animals, and reproducing. But how do we know… Read More →
Be a Rock Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
Earth is a very rocky place, and in this book, kids will get the opportunity to get up close to different types of rocks and investigate them just like real-life geologists. As they work… Read More →
Be a Water Scientist: Question, Experiment, Discover
From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science
Plants, animals, humans—all living things need water to survive. But what is this essential substance made of and why is it able to change from a liquid to a solid to a gas and back again?… Read More →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
"Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider yourself warned." Explore the… Read More →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Honey bees are among the world’s most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger. In 1998, Read More →
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
Off the coast of Perú, gentle giants swim beneath the waves. Thanks to the work of Kerstin Forsberg, giant manta rays have become a symbol of hope for ocean conservation in the region. Mantas Read More →
Beyond Distraction: Understanding ADHD
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people’s health in the United States. But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood Read More →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and .… Read More →
Not Just a Bad Day: Understanding Depression
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Depression affects approximately 280 million people around the world, and it’s only becoming more common. As of 2021, 1 in 5 American adolescents had experienced a major depressive episode in Read More →
Starlight Symphony
Eee-oh-lay! Chirp-a-chirp! Rat-a-tat! Nature is full of music. Listen in as a wood thrush, a cricket, a woodpecker, and many other animals perform a symphony under the stars. Rhyming verse… Read More →
A Dandelion
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
Have you ever noticed a yellow dandelion growing from a crack in the sidewalk? It may be hard to believe, but this little wild plant has a very important role to play in its habitat. As… Read More →
A Ladybug
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of a ladybug as she searches for a place to lay her… Read More →
A Snail
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
Spend 24 hours with a hungry snail as it emerges from its daytime hiding place to forage for food and find a mate. But can the snail avoid becoming a meal for a hungry toad? Packed with… Read More →
A Tree
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of an oak tree. Readers will... discover how… Read More →
A Worm
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
In this fun book filled with beautiful, detailed photographs and fun worm facts, readers will enter the secret underground world of the earthworm. Discover how worms feed on soil and… Read More →
An Ant
From the Series A Day in the Life Of
As the sun rises in a backyard, a tiny ant and thousands of her brothers and sisters leave their underground nest. The little insect has a busy day ahead foraging for food and carrying it… Read More →
All about Penguins
From the Series Let's Look at Polar Animals (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)
There are many different kinds of penguins, but they all protect their eggs the same way. Engaging photographs and leveled text help young readers learn about these birds. Pairs with the… Read More →
Arctic Fox on the Move
From the Series Let's Look at Polar Animals (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)
Arctic foxes are busy little creatures. Leveled text and full-color photographs help support learning about these active animals. Pairs with the fiction title Frosty's Snow Day. Read More →
Baby Horses
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Horse Lover's Library
People love horses, and baby horses are even more irresistible. Young readers learn everything about baby horses from what their first hours of life are like to when they are fully grown. Read More →
Battlefront Military Machines
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Mighty Military Vehicles
How do militaries fight enemies in combat? They use battlefront military machines. Readers will enjoy exploring the different parts of these machines and learning how they work to help… Read More →
Bunnies: A First Look
From the Series Read about Baby Animals (Read for a Better World ™)
Did you know that bunnies grind their teeth when they are happy? Exciting photographs and engaging text help young readers learn about these adorable baby animals. Read More →