STEM: Physical Science

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Fall 2023

La verdadera ciencia del vuelo humano (The Real Science of Human Flight)

From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)

¡Los héroes de ficción pueden volar con un simple salto! ¿Los seres humanos podrán volar sin ayuda algún día? Conoce la verdadera ciencia detrás del superpoder del vuelo y qué están haciendo… Read More →

  • Dewey: 629.132/5
  • Copyright: 2024

Let's Investigate Everyday Materials

From the Series Get Started with STEM

In this title, readers will investigate materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass, rock, and wool) and everyday objects using science. What are sneakers, soccer balls, coins, soda cans, and even Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 502
  • Copyright: 2017

Light and Sound: What Makes Stuff Bright and Loud?

From the Series Stickmen's Science Stars

The friendly science-mad Stickmen characters, are here to accompany you through your first steps in science, with a fascinating and fun look at what makes stuff bright and loud! Looking at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Copyright: 2020
Spring 2024

Machines through the Ages: From Furnaces to Factories

From the Series Technology through the Ages

Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 621.809
  • Copyright: 2024

Magnetism Investigations

From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )

You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • Dewey: 538
  • Copyright: 2018

Make Waves: Experiments with Light, Energy & Sound

From the Series Hands-On Science

Energy is all around us—it's the power we need to keep on moving. Energy takes loads of different forms, most of which we can't even see—even though we encounter them every day! Do you know… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • Dewey: 507.8
  • Copyright: 2019

Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery

In her intensely researched, inventively drawn exploration of Marie Curie's life, artist Alice Milani follows the celebrated Polish scientist from Curie's time as a struggling governess to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 400
  • Dewey: 540.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2019

Materials: What Is Stuff Made From?

From the Series Stickmen's Science Stars

The friendly science-mad Stickmen characters, are here to accompany you through your first steps in science, with a fascinating and fun look at what stuff is made of! Discover what are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Copyright: 2020

Movin' and Shakin' Projects: Balloon Rockets, Dancing Pepper, and More

From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®

Technology has improved our use of movement to do work. This includes robots, drones, and remote-control toys. But the basic principles behind movement require no batteries or cords! From… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: 531/.6078
  • Copyright: 2020
5 titles

Nonfiction — Young Adult — Audisee®—Fluent Set

Engage your reluctant teen readers in high-interest nonfiction. Sentence highlighting with professional narration bring these award-winning eBooks for teen readers to life. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2017
  • Audisee®—Fluent
  • List Price: $266.60
  • Your Price: $199.95
  • 5 titles

Pollution

From the Series Earth in Danger

Take an important journey around the world and discover how pollution is affecting our planet and what we can do to help! Poisonous chemicals and harmful smoke pollute the air we breathe… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: 363
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2024 6 titles

Rise of the Robots! — Hardcover Set

From the Series Rise of the Robots!

From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the world—but is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $191.94
  • Your Price: $143.95
  • 6 titles
Spring 2024

Robots Discovering the Deep

From the Series Rise of the Robots!

Deep beneath the waves, robots are on the rise! From discovering the deep to building state-of-the-art structures, robots are making it possible for us to explore our oceans like never… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2024

Robots Fighting Wars

From the Series Rise of the Robots!

Within the armed forces, robots are on the rise! From fighting on the battlefield to carrying out espionage, robots are making it possible for us to defend ourselves like never before. In… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2024

Robots Improving Industry

From the Series Rise of the Robots!

Within the world of industry, robots are on the rise! From building vehicles to helping us grow food, robots are making it possible for us to produce what we need like never before. In this… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2024 6 titles

Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science — Hardcover Set

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science

Explore evolving topics in scientific research, including cryobiology, drones, and forensic science. Colorful photos, up-to-date information, and engaging sidebars make these high-interest… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen

Can something small matter at all? Of course it can! In this book for young readers (who know a thing or two about being small), you can take a super close look at details too little to be… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 611/.018
  • Copyright: 2020

Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider

What is the universe made of? At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, scientists have searched for answers to this question using the largest machine in the world: the Large… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • Dewey: 539.7/36
  • Copyright: 2017

Sound and Light Waves Investigations

From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )

Much of what you experience—from the things you see to the sounds you hear—travels to you in waves. But how do sound and light waves work? For thousands of years, scientists have been testing Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 534
  • Copyright: 2018

States of Matter Investigations

From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )

You've probably noticed that when water gets really cold, it freezes. And you've probably seen steam coming from a pot of boiling water. But do you know why that happens? Do you know how wood Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • Dewey: 530.4
  • Copyright: 2018
6 titles

STEM Career Choices — Hardcover Set

From the Series STEM Career Choices

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

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $207.90
  • Your Price: $155.93
  • 6 titles
4 titles

Stickmen's Science Stars — Hardcover Set

From the Series Stickmen's Science Stars

Join the friendly, but sometimes accident-prone Stickmen as they explore the first steps in science. The Stickmen are science-mad and love to find out how stuff works. What makes stuff move… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $106.60
  • Your Price: $79.95
  • 4 titles
4 titles

Tabletop Wars — Hardcover Set

From the Series Tabletop Wars

Get ready to create your own tabletop medieval battlefield! Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide readers through the process of making catapults, small launchers, traps and triggers,… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2017
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles
Spring 2024 4 titles

Technology through the Ages — Hardcover Set

From the Series Technology through the Ages

Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $149.28
  • Your Price: $111.96
  • 4 titles