STEM: Engineering
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50 Things You Should Know About — Hardcover Set
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
The 50 Things You Should Know About series explores important topics from science to technology to art in 50 bite-sized chunks. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics, and photos, this… Read More →
50 Things You Should Know About Inventions
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
In the ancient world, philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming. During the Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist… Read More →
Amazing Inventions — Hardcover Set
From the Series Amazing Inventions
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
Antibiotics: A Graphic History
From the Series Medical Breakthroughs
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But… Read More →
Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day
What would you do without deodorant, Band-Aids, or flushable toilets? Can you imagine living in a world with no television, and no microwave popcorn to eat while you watch it? We might take… Read More →
Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power and the Race to Protect Seabirds
It's a chilly winter evening. A northern gannet lets out a loud graaak. Swiftly and carefully, a scientist scoops the bird off the surface of the water into a net so that a team of experts… Read More →
Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults
From the Series Tabletop Wars
Construct an arsenal of mini-models of large launchers, based on siege weapons used throughout history. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Wheel them out as you conduct a… Read More →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and… Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at STEM — Paperback Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at STEM
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos give young readers an introduction to the four STEM topics: science, technology, engineering, and math. Age-appropriate critical thinking… Read More →
Cell Phones and Smartphones: A Graphic History
From the Series Amazing Inventions
Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the… Read More →
Changemakers in STEM: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are creating change in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Learn about how Pooja Chandrashekar founded ProjectCSGirls and how Marie Tharp helped map the… Read More →
Codes, Ciphers, and Cartography: Math Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
During WWII, Japan's navy relied on secret codes to communicate battle plans. By early 1942, US experts had cracked the code. The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on US Navy ships, but… Read More →
Competition Robots
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
Each year thousands of students of all ages enter robot competitions through their schools or other organizations. They can compete alone or as part of a team in competitions like Lunabotics… Read More →
Cutting-Edge Blockchain and Bitcoin
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Cutting-Edge STEM
Bitcoin is a digital currency—money that exists only online. Some people have used it to get rich. Others have accidentally lost it forever. Learn what decides bitcoin's value and how anyone… Read More →
Cutting-Edge Brain Science
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Cutting-Edge STEM
What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron Read More →
Cutting-Edge Medicine
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Cutting-Edge STEM
Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical Read More →
Cutting-Edge Military Tech
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Cutting-Edge STEM
Self-steering bullets, drone swarms, and super-soldiers are at the front lines of tomorrow's military. Discover how these breakthroughs and more will help the next generation of US soldiers… Read More →
Dirty Bombs and Shell Shock: Biology Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
The British army swelled in size at the beginning of World War I. But many of these new recruits suffered from malnutrition and lacked the physical strength to serve on the front line.… Read More →
Earth in Danger — Hardcover Set
From the Series Earth in Danger
Earth in Danger is a series that visits topics that are grabbing worldwide attention because of climate change. Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Pollution, Sustainable Living, Future… Read More →
Exciting Entertainment Inventions
From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day
Can you believe that the first tennis balls didn't bounce? Or that the world's first basketball hoop was a peach crate? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every… Read More →
Explore Bionics
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science
The science of bionics helps extend and save lives. Explore how people get inspired by animals and plants to improve human lives. Then learn about the technology used in modern bionics and its future. Read More →
Explore Drones
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science
Drones are commonly used by the military, scientists, and more. Discover the beginning of drones, how and why people use drones today, and where the future of drones could be headed. Read More →
Explore Nanotechnology
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science
With nanotechnology, engineers use atoms to change the world. From faster computers to smart homes, scientists are using nanotechnology to improve our lives. Discover the big possibilities… Read More →
Fabulous Fashion Inventions
From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day
Did you realize that swimming suits used to weigh 22 pounds (about 10 kilograms)? Or that the first people to wear high heels were French royalty (even the king!) in the 1500s? Get ready to… Read More →