STEM

Have you ever scrolled through a news feed on Facebook? Ruchi Sanghvi helped design this and other Facebook features. She joined Facebook—then a small Silicon Valley startup company—after… Read More →

Do you love solving problems with mathematics? So did groundbreaking computer programmer Jean Bartik. She turned her passion for math into a successful career in what was then a brand-new… Read More →

“The discovery both of [geometry] and of the other sciences proceeded from utility.”—Proclus Lycius, Greek philosopher, fifth century CE “Geometry is the knowledge of the eternally… Read More →

Today, engineers are creating ever-evolving technology to help us build not just bigger, but better. This book explores the engineering evolution in construction, from past to present, and… Read More →

Ancient societies built massive monuments, many of which still stand. How did ancient engineers and builders raise up the Great Wall of China or the Great Pyramids of Egypt? They often needed Read More →

AI with feelings doesn't yet exist. If created, could it feel emotions like people? Explore the history of AI, different types of AI, and how an advanced AI with emotions might someday exist. Read More →

What would it take for humans to live forever? Discover two ways we could become immortal—programming our brains into computers or improving medical technology—and the challenges of making… Read More →

Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years until they were wiped out by an asteroid. Scientists are already trying to bring some extinct animals back to life. Could they bring back dinosaurs Read More →

Black holes are invisible objects in space that create enormous amounts of energy, enough to power all our needs. Scientists have come up with ideas to capture this power supply, but the… Read More →

A tornado is a twisting storm that can destroy everything in its path. Scientists are looking for more accurate ways to predict when a tornado might happen, and how to tame a tornado’s… Read More →

What would it be like to travel back in time to see dinosaurs, or forward to meet your future self? Scientists have theories about how time travel might happen. Learn about these ideas and… Read More →

You don't have to be a web designer or a computer programmer to use the art of coding in your everyday life. Try out basic coding concepts from sequencing to debugging—no tech required! Then… Read More →

Color is everywhere! You can see it in nature, art, and everyday objects. But color is more than just the way something looks. This book will show you how to use color to explore science,… Read More →

These projects and experiments show readers elements of STEAM they can see in nature every day. Build a sundial and a wind vane, and collect leaves, grass, and bugs for observation and exploration. Read More →

The solution for rainy-day boredom is here! This book offers ways to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math without leaving your house. You'll make a colorful kaleidoscope. Read More →

Take a look at the many ways that teams use STEAM to solve problems. From developing smartphones to capturing images of black holes, there's nothing teams can't do when they work together! Read More →

Use everyday materials to explore STEAM principles! Are you looking for something exciting and creative to do? This book will show you how to use everyday objects to explore science,… Read More →

¿Juegas juegos en la computadora? Si lo haces, probablemente has jugado Minecraft. Cuando el creador de Minecraft, Markus Persson, era joven, no estaba muy interesado en los juegos. Estaba… Read More →

Do you already know the basics of using Scratch? Project Code will guide you through easy-to-learn techniques to expand your creativity and use your imagination when coding. This book builds Read More →

Do you already know the basics of using Scratch? Project Code will help you take those skills and build on them to create action-packed computer games that you can play with your friends!… Read More →