STEM: Interdisciplinary
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Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of Earth's systems, cycles, and resources develop? Who first proposed theories about the solar system, lunar phases, and gravity? And who used those early findings to… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Engineering and Design
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
Who were some of the earliest scientific engineers and what problems did they solve? What scientific discoveries led up to major breakthroughs such as the assembly line, computers, or the… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Life Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and photosynthesis develop? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early theories to expand and change… Read More →
Key Discoveries in Physical Science
From the Series Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our… Read More →
Let's Explore Science
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at STEM
STEM subjects are an important part of our everyday lives as well as early-childhood education! This introductory look at science is perfect for beginning readers. Vibrant photographs, visual Read More →
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: On Land and in the Oceans
From the Series Get Started with STEM
Plastic pollution is one of the most damaging environmental issues we face today. And no one is more passionate about solving this problem and protecting our world than kids! This new title… Read More →
Let's Make Some Gold!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about Geology and Ecology
From the Series Science Gets It Wrong
Is planet Earth flat? Is California an island? Can you mix other metals to make gold? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were… Read More →
Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French… Read More →
Marie Curie and Radioactivity
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
At the start of the twentieth century, Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, stunned the scientific world. Her research led to the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. She… Read More →
Mars Science Lab Engineer Diana Trujillo
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
When Diana Trujillo was little, working for NASA was her greatest dream. She loved to gaze at the stars in the sky. She also enjoyed math and art. Then she learned that engineers use math and Read More →
Mary Anning and the Great Fossil Discoveries
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Mary Anning made some of the most notable fossil discoveries of the nineteenth century. Her uncovering of ichthyosaur remains, plesiosaurus remains, and more expanded people's knowledge of… Read More →
Master Blasters: Working with Explosives in Demolition and Construction
From the Series Get to Work with Science and Technology
When an abandoned 20-story building needs to be safely demolished and reduced to 80,000 tons of rubble, who do you call? Master blasters! These are the engineers who use precisely placed… Read More →
Mathematician and Computer Scientist Grace Hopper
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever taken something apart to see how it works? As a child, Grace Hopper took apart five alarm clocks in a row, trying to figure out how all the pieces fit together. As an adult, she Read More →
Minecraft Creator Markus "Notch" Persson
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you play computer games? If you do, you've probably played Minecraft. When Minecraft creator Markus Persson was young, he wasn't very interested in the games themselves. He was more… Read More →
Mysterious Glowing Mammals: An Unexpected Discovery Sparks a Scientific Investigation
Late one night, ecologist Jonathan Martin was searching for tree frogs in his Wisconsin backyard when he made an unexpected discovery. As he shined an ultraviolet flashlight in the direction… Read More →
NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky? Nancy Grace Roman looked up and never looked back. Roman was fascinated with the stars ever since her mother showed her the… Read More →
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could… Read More →
Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you play video games? If you do, you've probably played a game designed by Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto pioneered a new kind of game based on story and characters, rather than competition… Read More →
Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you enjoy performing experiments or studying how the universe works? Growing up in China, Chien-Shiung Wu enjoyed learning about science. As an adult, she earned her PhD in physics and… Read More →
Oceans, Glaciers, and Rising Sea Levels: A Graphic Guide
From the Series The Climate Crisis
Earth is nearly 70 percent water. Most of this water is frozen in the form of glaciers. As our planet warms, glaciers are melting faster than usual. Sea levels rise, and water washes over… Read More →
Primary Grades Nonfiction Audiobook Collection — Audio Book Set
Titles in this collection were selected to provide a dynamic introduction to nonfiction for the youngest listeners, covering core concepts in science, social studies, sports, health and… Read More →
Programming Pioneer Ada Lovelace
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you enjoy playing computer games or learning programming code? As a child, Ada Lovelace loved learning about math and science. As an adult, she used that knowledge to create the first… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades 2-3
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 2–3. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →
Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guide Grades 4-5
From the Series Read for a Better World ™ STEM Educator Guides
This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades 4–5. Discover how to audit classroom… Read More →