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Aircraft Carriers in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Come aboard an aircraft carrier, where military planes take off and land in the middle of the ocean. Aircraft carriers are as tall as a twenty-story building and carry more than fifty planes… Read More →
Drones in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Explore the seas and skies with drones, some of the US military's most innovative machines. Drones can be as big as a submarine or as small as a toy airplane. These remote-controlled vehicles Read More →
Fighter Jets in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Fighter jets zoom through the air, filling the sky with the sound of thunder. These speedy aircraft can travel thousands of miles at a time. Some can even escape being seen by enemies! Read… Read More →
Helicopters in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Helicopters work for every branch of the military. They fly into dangerous situations and can land almost anywhere. These special aircraft carry huge loads, assist in natural disasters, and… Read More →
Military Robots in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
US military robots can be the size of tanks, animals, or footballs. These amazing machines do jobs too dangerous for humans and help keep soldiers safe on missions. They can even go places… Read More →
Submarines in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Submarines move deep below the ocean's surface, keeping an eye on other submarines and the ships that sail above them. These… Read More →
Tanks in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Tanks can roll across almost any surface. They are hard to destroy and can lead the charge in dangerous places. These tough armored… Read More →
Warships in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Set sail with the US Navy's powerful fleet of warships. From protecting the open seas to guarding the nation's coastlines, these ships take on the most important jobs in the US military. Some 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 →
Living in the Matrix
From the Series Strange Science
Words that once sounded strange have made their way into how we talk to each other today. Things like virtual living, non-player characters, and simulated realities didn't just appear from… Read More →
Robots, Cyborgs, and AI
From the Series Strange Science
With a quick glance, everything seems normal. But look closer. Can you tell the difference between people and AI, cyborgs, or robots? Every day, science steps closer to creating artificial… Read More →
Traveling Through Time and Space
From the Series Strange Science
Blast forward at warp speed or loop back to change the past. Beware, though—the butterfly effect is a real risk! Although they seem like scene-stealing sci-fi stories, they are based in… Read More →
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
From the Series Gateway Biographies
As the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Charles was named heir to the British throne in 1969. When his mother died in 2022 after a seventy-year reign, Charles became the… Read More →
Among the Trees: Off-Grid Forest Living
From the Series Life Unplugged
Get ready to get lost in the woods! Take in everything the forest has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are the most popular places to live "wild?"… Read More →
How Plants Will Save the World
From the Series STEM to the Rescue
Air pollution, deforestation, greenhouse gases, plastic everywhere—these things put us, and our home planet of Earth, at risk. But there's hope. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and Read More →
How Water Will Save the World
From the Series STEM to the Rescue
Water nourishes us. It keeps us clean. It makes our planet livable. And, with the help of science, water will play a role in saving all of us. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and… Read More →
How the Internet Will Save the World
From the Series STEM to the Rescue
The internet seems to contain every answer to every question we might have. But how do we know what's true and what's not? And even though we have the knowledge, how do we use it? STEM to the Read More →
How the Sun Will Save the World
From the Series STEM to the Rescue
The sun shines bright over our planet. It gives plants and animals life. And it might be the answer to life on Earth lasting even longer. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and energy Read More →
Top of the World: Off-Grid Mountain Living
From the Series Life Unplugged
Climb high into the peaks and escape to a rustic log cabin retreat. Learn about everything the mountains have to offer by discovering some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are… Read More →
Tropical Retreat: Off-Grid Island Living
From the Series Life Unplugged
Take your tropical getaway to the next level. Discover what a tropical forest has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are some of the most popular… Read More →
Truly Deserted: Off-Grid Desert Living
From the Series Life Unplugged
Thirsty for adventure? Take in everything the desert has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are some of the most popular places to live "wild?" Who… Read More →
Volodymyr Zelensky: Heroic Leader of Ukraine
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Volodymyr Zelensky first gained the spotlight as an entertainer, not a politician. A comedian and actor, he starred in a Ukrainian television show about a teacher fed up with government… Read More →