STEM: Earth Science

The molten rock just under Earth's solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes Read More →

Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from coal, oil, and natural gas? How do workers collect these fossil fuels? And what effects do these fuels have on the environment? Read… Read More →

Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And… Read More →

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the… Read More →

Did you know that tiny atoms that make up all matter hold huge amounts of energy? This energy, called nuclear energy, can power the television and refrigerator in your home. How is nuclear… Read More →

Did you know that the sunlight that warms your skin on a sunny day can be used to produce energy? But how exactly do you collect sunlight and turn it into energy we can use? And what is the… Read More →

Did you know that the same wind that messes up your hair can be used to create energy? How exactly do you harness the wind? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find… Read More →

Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy… Read More →

Every day, people on Earth use about 90 million barrels of petroleum (oil and natural gas) to fuel cars, buses, airplanes, farm equipment, and factories; to heat their homes; and to… Read More →

You can learn a lot about science by observing the natural world. And you don't need fancy lab equipment, computer software, or other technology to do it! You can do experiments in nature or… Read More →

Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to… Read More →

Beneath the earth is a treasure trove of heat energy, but how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved… Read More →

Travel the world and see how populations getting bigger means other habitats are getting smaller. Discover how deforestation and mining have disrupted and destroyed wildlife habitats and what Read More →

As hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity, climate change can no longer be ignored. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification,… Read More →

Everyone needs to eat, yet farming is a major cause of pollution around the world. But did you know that certain types of farming create less pollution than others? Or that some types of… Read More →

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas create many types of pollution. But did you know that scientists have found ways to limit the pollution's effects? Or that even small changes can… Read More →

Americans throw away millions of tons of waste at home every year. But did you know that much of this household waste can be recycled? Or that there are ways to turn this waste into energy?… Read More →

Factories create large amounts of pollution when making their products. But did you know that new technology helps factories significantly reduce the amount of that pollution? Or that… Read More →

Pollution from nuclear power plants can have extremely harmful effects on people, animals, and the environment. But did you know that scientists have made nuclear power much safer? Or that… Read More →

Vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and ships create much of the pollution in our environment. But did you know that engineers have developed cars that don't produce any pollution at all?… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →

Water nourishes us. It keeps us clean. It makes our planet livable. And, with the help of science, water will play a role in saving all of us. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and… Read More →