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Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege
The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more—all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for… Read More →
Ingeniera aeroespacial Aprille Ericsson (Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson)
From the Series Biografías de pioneros STEM (STEM Trailblazer Bios)
¿Creaste alguna vez un proyecto científico genial? En la escuela secundaria, Aprille Ericsson ganó el segundo lugar en una feria de ciencias. Sabía que quería seguir creando proyectos… Read More →
Inside Battleships
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as… Read More →
Inside Fighter Planes
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the Read More →
Inside Submarines
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the Read More →
Inside Tanks and Heavy Artillery
From the Series Inside Military Machines
The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a… Read More →
In the Air
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest flying machines—from fighter jets to passenger planes. Learn who… Read More →
Into the Deep: Science, Technology, and the Quest to Protect the Ocean
Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions Read More →
Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions)
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
Inventor, Engineer, and Physicist Nikola Tesla
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever tried to invent something? As a child, Nikola Tesla saw a picture of a waterfall and imagined an invention that would turn the water's energy into electricity. Later, he… Read More →
Inventors: Designing and Creating Tomorrow's World
From the Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
From virtual reality headsets to a musical instrument that can switch instantly from being a guitar to a keyboard. From ocean vacuum cleaners that suck oil, detergents, and trash from the… 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 →
In Your Element: Experiments with Air & Water
From the Series Hands-On Science
Air and water are amazing stuff and lots of fun to experiment with. Both of these elements are vital to life on earth, but how much do you really know about them? Do you know what air and… Read More →
iPod and Electronics Visionary Tony Fadell
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you spend hours tinkering with projects? Do you also love listening to and collecting music? So did inventor Tony Fadell. He combined two of his passions to create the iPod, the world's… Read More →
Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Isaac Newton's youth was marked by constant curiosity. As he began a life of research and experiments, he turned this curiosity into major insights about the workings of Earth and the… Read More →
Is It Living or Non-Living?
From the Series Get Started with STEM
If a tree is a living thing, does that mean a wooden table is alive? If a cat is alive because it can run and chase a toy, does that mean a robot is a living thing because it can move? In… Read More →
James Webb Space Telescope: A Peek into the First Galaxies
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
The James Webb Space Telescope is giving us glimpses into the vast reaches of space. Orbiting the sun, the powerful telescope can view galaxies that are thirteen billion light years from… Read More →
Jesse Steam Mysteries — Paperback Set
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
Ten-year-old Jesse Steam's curiosity about how the world works leads her to one mystery after another as she pedals around town with Mr. Stubbs, her tabby cat, keeping her company in the bike Read More →
Jupiter: The Largest Planet
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Jupiter is our solar system’s largest planet. And it has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot! Discover what makes this planet a gas giant. Then learn about its moons and rings and the… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of Earth's systems, cycles, and resources develop? Who first proposed theories about the solar system, lunar phases, and gravity? And who used those early findings to… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Engineering and Design
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
Who were some of the earliest scientific engineers and what problems did they solve? What scientific discoveries led up to major breakthroughs such as the assembly line, computers, or the… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Life Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and photosynthesis develop? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early theories to expand and change… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Physical Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our… Read More →
Kids Get Coding — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Kids Get Coding
What's an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? This series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples… Read More →