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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 →
To the Stars!
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
How do stars shine so bright? Stella's imagination takes her on an adventure to explore the stars. Join her on a mission to visit constellations, learn about the closest star to Earth, and… Read More →
To the Stars: The Story of NASA
“At NASA, our eyes are not just focused on the stars but also fixated on the sky.” –NASA Administrator Bill Nelson “NASA’s future will continue to be a story of human exploration,… Read More →
To the Sun!
From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Space Adventures
The sun brings light, heat, and energy to Earth! Leela's imagination takes her on a journey to explore the sun. Come aboard her spacecraft as she orbits around the sun and learns what makes… Read More →
Touch Screens
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
In our modern world, we can do pretty much anything with a simple swipe of a touch screen, from ordering food to shopping for clothes. But what is the story behind this amazing technolgoy,… Read More →
Toy and Game Projects: Making Slime, Flipping Bottles, and More
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
Technology has made playtime a lot of fun. But there are tons of ways to play that don't require keyboards or screens. From making slime to flipping bottles, you can create your own toys and… Read More →
Tracking a Killer: Using Science to Solve Homicides
From the Series Crime Science
When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime—and stop the criminal before they strike again. This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest… Read More →
Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem
Burmese pythons are invading Florida! These enormous snakes are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it… Read More →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
The Galápagos Islands were named for the amazing giant tortoises that live there—but these incredible reptiles are endangered. They live only on the Galápagos Islands, located in the Pacific Read More →
Trailblazing Space Scientists
From the Series Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )
Did you know scientists perform hundreds of experiments in space each year? Or that these scientists have brought animals, plants, and more to the cosmos for study? Learn more about… Read More →
Transportation: From the Earliest Journeys to High-Tech Travel
From the Series Engineering Evolutions
Today, engineers are creating ever-evolving technology to help us travel farther, faster, and more sustainably than ever before. This book explores the engineering evolution in… Read More →
Transportation through the Ages: From Stirrups to Steam
From the Series Technology through the Ages
The ancient world saw many empires rise and fall. But how did massive empires such as Babylon or Rome move information and resources across continents? They relied on one of the oldest… Read More →
Trashing the Planet: Examining Our Global Garbage Glut
On a global scale, humans create around 2.6 trillion pounds of waste every year. None of this trash is harmless—landfills and dumps leak toxic chemicals into soil and groundwater, while… Read More →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
Two soccer players collide on the field. A soldier in Afghanistan is thrown to the ground during a bomb explosion. A teen has an accident while riding her bike—and she isn't wearing her… Read More →
Traveling Through Time and Space
From the Series Strange Science
Blast forward at warp speed or loop back to change the past. Beware, though—the butterfly effect is a real risk! Although they seem like scene-stealing sci-fi stories, they are based in… Read More →
Travel to Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Humans might one day travel to Mars. To get there, they need a lot of equipment and supplies. Scientists are hard at work creating new spacecraft, spacesuits, and technology to help… Read More →
Tremendous Technology Inventions
From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day
Did you know that President Thomas Jefferson used a copier? Or that one of the world's fastest computers is the size of a two-story house? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind… Read More →
Triumphs of Human Flight: From Wingsuits to Parachutes
From the Series Feats of Flight
Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers… Read More →
Ultimate Adventure Guides — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Ultimate Adventure Guides
Discover some of the world's most intriguing places—from islands ruled by animals to a bridge completely under water. With engaging sidebars, maps, travel tips, and unbelievable true facts,… Read More →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending and scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet. Jump into his… Read More →
Understanding Coronaviruses: SARS, MERS, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
While many scientists believed influenza would cause the next great pandemic, few were prepared for the new strain of coronavirus that appeared in late 2019. Within months, SARS-CoV-2, the… Read More →