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The Science Behind Raging Wildfires
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Super Floods
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Supervolcanoes
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been exploding with super volcanoes whose magma flows and gas clouds destroy everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science of Cancer
From the Series STEM Body
New breakthroughs in particle acceleration allow tumors to be irradiated in milliseconds. Using genetics, doctors can attack cancers and their causes in ever more targeted ways. Nanoparticles Read More →
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Life Beyond Earth
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
Are we alone in the universe? Scientists are searching and it's possible that one day we will know the answer. Full-color photographs and intriguing text invite the reader to become part of… Read More →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
In the dark, Kristofer Helgen and a group of scientists peered up into the treetops of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Staring back at them was a furry, four-legged creature. Could it be the… Read More →
The Secret in the Jelly Bean Jar: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
Jesse is having problems with her bike, but luckily, there's a local contest to win a bike taking place. To win, Jesse must use math skills to guess how many jelly beans are in a big jar.… Read More →
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
With a double-page spread for each month, this book describes the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year. Read More →
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
An inspirational true-story about the a group of seamstresses who designed the spacesuit for the first men to walk on the Moon! "Ellie’s team was small, and they only had six weeks. Many… Read More →
The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft
From the Series Ready, Set, Code!
In The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft, you can walk through a sunflower field, create a sheep pen, get hopping with rabbits, and farm your own field. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step… Read More →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text… Read More →
The Vexing Hectare Detector: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
It's Spring Break and the gang is presented with a mysterious new riddle that will challenge their mathematics skills and senses. What is the perplexing, suspended ring that oscillates? Jesse Read More →
The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs
The best part about coding is that anyone with a computer can learn how to do it. From education to healthcare to entertainment, software touches almost every aspect of twenty-first century… Read More →
The Wild World of a Zoo Vet
From the Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
A newborn orangutan is seriously ill with a mysterious stomach ailment. An alligator with an agonizing toothache needs an urgent operation. And a chubby tiger must be put on a diet. It's all… Read More →
The Wonderful Worlds of a Video Game Designer
From the Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
The fantasy world that started out in your imagination is slowly coming to life. That new level is looking great on your computer screen. And after playing for hours, you have finally fixed… Read More →
The Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species—woolly monkeys. No one knows… Read More →
The World Humans Made
From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM
Join Space Cat and her friend Dog as they compare the natural world and the world humans made. Discover how STEM skills play a role. Read More →
This Python Isn't a Snake: What Are Coding Languages and Syntax?
From the Series Coding Is CATegorical ™
Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations introduce coding languages and syntax. Readers will learn why we need special languages for coding and see… Read More →
Timeline Science and Technology: A Visual History of Our World
A big visual introduction to the world’s greatest inventions, discoveries and technologies for children, young and old. Travel through time with this remarkably illustrated 80-page journey… Read More →
Tiny Killers: When Bacteria and Viruses Attack
From the Series The Sickening History of Medicine
Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp Read More →
To Mars!
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
Mars is an exciting place, with deserts, volcanoes, and winds that kick up giant dust storms! Avery's imagination takes her on a journey to this amazing planet. Come along as she hikes up a… Read More →
To Planet Earth!
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
Earth is truly amazing! It has giant glaciers, gorgeous canyons, and it's the only planet we know of with intelligent life. Ian is exploring Earth with his tour guide, Dr. Sally. Join them as Read More →
Torpedoes, Missiles, and Cannons: Physics Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 1878 tiny Russian speedboats raced toward a huge enemy warship in the Black Sea. The speedboats carried new weapons called torpedoes. The Russian torpedoes struck the Turkish warship, and… Read More →
To the Moon!
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots… Read More →