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How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks . . .: And Other Advice
There is one sure-fire method to avoid being eaten by sharks: Don't go in the ocean. How can you avoid being eaten by sharks? What does it mean to "skateboard" someone? Is there a chance you… Read More →
Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato. As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come… Read More →
The Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit
Head out on patrol with the Black Mambas, South Africa's first women-led anti-poaching unit. This anti-poaching team is unlike any other: they carry no weapons. Instead, they keep animals… Read More →
The Great Narwhal Rescue: Saving the Arctic Ocean's Narwhals
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic… Read More →
Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature's Nurseries
What should you do if you discover eggs, egg cases, or galls when you're exploring the outdoors? You should watch and wait and come back to check on them! Author Sara Levine's simple, lyrical Read More →
All Aboard the Poo Boat: Book 2
From the Series Whose Poo Is This?
The giant golden poo capsule is back! But this time, it's on the shore. Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong will need to hop aboard the Poo Boat to identify the animal owners of the new and… Read More →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
Design thinking is a six-step process used in creative problem solving to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions. As a human-centered… Read More →
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods
From the Series Anne Lambelet's Marine Life Graphic Guides
Meet Grimpy! He’s a dumbo octopus, and he’s taking us on a tour of the whole cephalopod class—underwater creatures such as cuttlefish, nautiluses, octopuses, and squids. Grimpy knows all… Read More →
The Golden Poo: Book 1
From the Series Whose Poo Is This?
Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong find a mysterious golden poo in the woods! And then eight poo capsules pop out of it! Each one contains a different poo . . . but which animals do they belong Read More →
Take a Hike!: And Other Ways to De-Stress and Relax in Nature
With a mixture of inspirational text and practical tips, this tween-friendly handbook encourages kids to seek out nature for health benefits and planet protection. Kids who spend more time… Read More →
Are Bees Nature's Tiny Heroes?: Discover the Science behind Melittology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—are bees nature's tiny heroes? Bees are incredible, as are the melittologists who study them! Bees may seem small, but they make a huge contribution to our natural world.… Read More →
Are Birds Modern-Day Dinosaurs?: Discover the Science behind Ornithography
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—are birds modern-day dinosaurs? Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years and are now extinct, but could some have survived and are now the birds we see today?… Read More →
Are Whales and Dolphins Smarter Than Humans?: Discover the Science behind Cetology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—are whales and dolphins smarter than humans? Whales and dolphins are incredible, as are the cetologists who study them. Dive into this wonderful underwater adventure to… Read More →
Can Mushrooms Save the World?: Discover the Science behind Mycology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can mushrooms save the world? Mushrooms and fungi are incredible, as are the mycologists who study them! Mushrooms may be small, but they are big hitters when it comes to Read More →
Can Predicting the Weather Save Lives?: Discover the Science behind Meteorology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can predicting the weather save lives? Climate and weather are changing, but thanks to meteorology, we're able to prepare for all kinds of disasters! Hurricanes,… Read More →
Can Snakes Predict Earthquakes?: Discover the Science behind Ophiology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can snakes predict earthquakes? Snakes are incredible, as are the ophiologists who study them! Snakes senses are powerful, but it's hard to believe that they can predict… Read More →
Can Trees Talk to Each Other?: Discover the Science behind Dendrology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can trees talk to each other? Trees are incredible, as are the dendrologists who study them! They are big players in the ecosystem, and we need to take care of them. They Read More →
Can Volcanoes Turn the Moon Blue?: Discover the Science behind Volcanology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—can volcanoes turn the moon blue? Volcanoes are incredible, as are the volcanologists who study them! Volcanic eruptions are powerful, and it's amazing that their effects Read More →
How Do Oceans Help Us Breathe?: Discover the Science behind Oceanography
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—do oceans help us breathe? Our oceans are incredible, as are the oceanographers who study them! Oceans are extremely important to a healthy planet; they hold secrets, and Read More →
Is There Alien Life in Outer Space?: Discover the Science behind Astrobiology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—is there alien life in outer space? Meet the astrobiologists searching the universe to see if there's anyone else out there! Dive into the stories behind astrobiology to… Read More →
Is This the Biggest Dinosaur Ever?: Discover the Science behind Paleontology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—did a shepherd find the biggest dinosaur ever? After a shepherd in Patagonia stumbled upon a huge bone while chasing a lost sheep, paleontologists converged to unearth… Read More →
Will We Ever Live on the Moon?: Discover the Science behind Selenology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It's a big question—will we ever live on the moon? The moon is incredible, as are the selenologists who study it! The moon might seem distant and barren now, but imagine one day calling it… Read More →
And, Too, the Fox
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has a keen eye for the natural world. This poem pulses with the joyful energy of a fox bounding through backyards, piecing together a living in his own way.… Read More →
AI Basics
From the Series Exploring Artificial Intelligence
People imagined artificial intelligence as far back as the early 1900s. In the 1940s, the first programmed computers were created. Over time, scientists created better computers modeled after Read More →