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Animals Go to War: From Dogs to Dolphins
In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs… Read More →
Animals to the Rescue!: Amazing True Stories from around the World
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Check out real-life animals that have made amazing rescues! Discover the story of a humpback whale that saved a scientist from a hidden threat, a lamb that befriended an orphaned baby rhino, Read More →
Antibiotics: A Graphic History
From the Series Medical Breakthroughs
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But… Read More →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
"Houston, we've had a problem." On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked the ship. Oxygen levels began… Read More →
Aprender sobre el carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural (Finding Out about Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la mayoría de la energía que usamos proviene de carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural? ¿Cómo recolectan los trabajadores estos combustibles fósiles? ¿Y qué efectos tienen estos… Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía eólica (Finding Out about Wind Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que el mismo viento que te revuelve el cabello puede usarse para generar energía? Pero, ¿cómo exactamente se aprovecha el viento? ¿Y cuál es el efecto sobre el medioambiente? Lee este Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía geotérmica (Finding Out about Geothermal Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la gente puede excavar y utilizar el calor de la Tierra para producir energía? Esta energía geotérmica puede alimentar tu computadora y calentar o enfriar tu hogar. Pero, ¿cómo se Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía hidráulica (Finding Out about Hydropower)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que se puede convertir la energía del agua corriente en electricidad? Esta energía hidráulica puede hacer funcionar la computadora y las luces de tu hogar. Pero, ¿cómo se obtiene… Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía nuclear (Finding Out about Nuclear Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que los diminutos átomos que componen toda la materia contienen enormes cantidades de energía? Esta energía, llamada energía nuclear, puede alimentar el televisor y el refrigerador de Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía solar (Finding Out about Solar Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la luz del sol que calienta tu piel en un día soleado se puede utilizar para producir energía? Pero, ¿cómo se recolecta la luz solar y se convierte en energía que podamos usar? ¿Y Read More →
Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources
Ice in the Arctic is disappearing—and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously Read More →
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
The Universe is massive. There are at least one hundred billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy alone. And there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in our Universe. That means there are… Read More →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
A mighty river. A long history. For thousands of years, the Elwha River flowed north through the Pacific Northwest, sharing its gifts with the animals, plants, and people along its banks.… Read More →
Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
It’s been more than fifty years since humans stepped foot on the moon. NASA’s Artemis mission is not just to put humans back on the moon—including the first woman and the first person of… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence: A Graphic History
From the Series Amazing Inventions
For better or for worse, artificial intelligence has become a part of daily life. No longer just science fiction, artificial intelligence is all around us. From the technology that powers… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence at Home: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence make our homes smarter, safer, and healthier, or will AI hurt our homelife? This gripping exploration invites readers to find out how AI is revolutionizing our… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines
In 2011 a computer named Watson outscored two human competitors on the TV quiz show Jeopardy! and snagged the million-dollar prize. Watson isn't the only machine keeping up with humans. The… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn, but will AI help us get smarter, or will it simply outsmart us? This gripping exploration of the most transformative technology of our… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence in Entertainment: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence be the next big star in entertainment, or will AI destroy our creativity? Discover how AI is changing our creative world, how it is enhancing it, and why we may Read More →
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence save our lives and improve our health, or is AI just a deadly health hazard? Discover what AI is and how it is changing the way we approach healthcare. Then… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence become a valuable coworker, or will AI become a rival in the workplace that leaves us jobless? Discover the most challenging technology of our time, how it… Read More →
Artificial Intelligence in Transportation: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence make getting about faster, safer, and more fun, or will AI transport us to a dangerous place? This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the most… Read More →
Asteroid Hunters
From the Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
A powerful telescope has discovered a giant object speeding through our solar system. Is it an asteroid? Will its orbit bring it close to Earth? Is there a chance it could one day collide… Read More →
Asteroids and Comets: Orbiting Space Rocks
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Each asteroid and comet is unique. But what makes them unique, and why are these space objects so interesting to scientists? Learn about the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid, what gives… Read More →