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The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
Trillions and trillions of microbial cells live on and inside your body. A small number of these microbes are unhealthy germs. But most belong on your body and perform essential jobs.… Read More →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
Jeanne Villepreux-Power was never expected to be a scientist. Born in 1794 in a French village more than 100 miles from the ocean, she pursued an improbable path that brought her to the… Read More →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
After local fishers noticed a large swarm of fish in an unlikely area in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of divers found the remains of a forest deep beneath the waves. The ancient trees had been… Read More →
The Microscopic Snot Debacle: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
It's springtime again in Deanville and everything is in full bloom—including some microscopic nuisances that put a damper on outdoor activities. What could it be? Help Jesse use science… Read More →
The Mighty Lever Endeavor: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
It's a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in Read More →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
Why are monarch butterflies disappearing? Scientists are racing to find answers. These iconic orange, black, and white butterflies flutter across much of the North American continent, and are Read More →
The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons
Grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers! Become a gardener in any season with these fun and easy projects. You don't even need a garden space—many of these activities can be done by… Read More →
Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever wondered how the universe began? Growing up, Brian Greene's father taught him to think about the world in different ways. Greene was curious about how it all worked. He set out… Read More →
Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you like to gaze at the stars? So did the young Stephen Hawking. Eventually, he turned his fascination with the night sky into a career of trying to figure out how the universe began and… Read More →
The Orion Spacecraft: Into Deep Space
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
The Orion Spacecraft might be the key to the future of human space travel. Not only could it take us back to the moon, but also to Mars. See why Orion is ready for take-off. Read More →
The Problem with Plastic: Know Your Facts, Take Action, Save the Oceans
What are the issues? What can you do? Can we clean up and save our oceans for the wonderful animals that call them home? This book is bursting with information and ideas that answer all three Read More →
The Question of the Vomit Vortex: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
It's a breezy new day and along with a tempest in a chocolate milk glass, Jesse's presented with a messy new mystery when Dorky Dougy loses his lunch while spinning on the merry-go-round. The Read More →
The Real Science of Human Flight
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →
The Real Science of Invisibility
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks, play funny pranks, even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More… Read More →
The Real Science of Mind Control
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →
The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →
The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →
The Real Science of Time Travel
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can travel back and forth in time with the flip of a switch! They jump back to change the past or jump ahead to see the future. Will humans be able to time travel themselves… Read More →
The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Walls don't stand a chance against a fictional hero with x-ray and laser vision! They can see through—or blast through—any obstacles. Will humans be able to harness the powers of X-ray and… Read More →
There It Is!: Observation - Objects
From the Series Step Up — Creative Thinking
On each page an object is hidden within the picture. Children will develop logical thinking and reasoning skills by interacting with the story. Subject: finding an object. Read More →
The Riddle of the Spinning Sycamore Seed: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
While playing in her tree house, Jesse is intrigued by a falling sycamore seed that slowly spins to the ground. But when she sees acorns falling fast directly down to the ground, she must… Read More →
The Science Behind Epic Earthquakes
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Hurricane Horrors
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Mega Tsunamis
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with mega tsunamis that surge across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome… Read More →