STEM: Technology
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The Genius of Google: How Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and a Search Engine Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
Search engines allow us to find almost anything on the internet. But it wasn't always so easy. Learn about the creation of Google, how the company has expanded, and what's next for the… Read More →
The Genius of Microsoft: How Bill Gates and Windows Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
With its groundbreaking Windows operating system, Microsoft transformed personal computing. Learn how founder Bill Gates turned Microsoft into one of the biggest companies in the world using… Read More →
The Genius of Tesla: How Elon Musk and Electric Cars Changed the World
From the Series Tech Titans (Alternator Books ®)
In the face of climate change, demand for electric cars is growing. Elon Musk founded Tesla, making a big bet on electric cars, in 2003. Learn more about Tesla's history and what it's planning next. Read More →
The Great Narwhal Rescue: Saving the Arctic Ocean's Narwhals
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic… Read More →
The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
North America’s rarest wolf species, the red wolf, was on the brink of extinction. At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Read More →
The Inner Planets: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Our Nearest Neighbors
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Within our solar system are four rocky planets. We have named them the inner planets because they are closest to the sun. But what do we know about these rocky places? The Inner Planets… Read More →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
Born in a small village in eighteenth-century France, Jeanne Villepreux wasn’t expected to transform marine science. Curious, creative, and clever, Jeanne ventured to Paris by foot as a… Read More →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
After local fishers noticed a large swarm of fish in an unlikely area in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of divers found a unique, thriving ecosystem, full of fish, crustaceans, and other unusual… Read More →
The Mellons Build a House
An essential read for aspiring young architects and construction enthusiasts, from the author of the award-winning book Earth-Shattering Events. The Mellon family have outgrown their flat.… Read More →
The Moon Files (Alternator Books ®) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series The Moon Files (Alternator Books ®)
Explore every side of the moon in this exciting series! From traveling to the moon to what living on the moon would be like, this series gives readers an in-depth look at this popular space topic. Read More →
The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbor
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
The Moon is our neighbor in space. And its orbit is slowly moving farther away from Earth each year. Learn about the Moon’s phases, the history of exploring the Moon, what we have discovered… Read More →
The Moon's Impact on Our Earth
From the Series The Moon Files (Alternator Books ®)
Did you know the moon helps stabilize Earth’s tilt, which effects our climate? From the ocean tides to animal migration and navigation, the moon affects life on Earth in many ways. Learn… Read More →
The Orion Spacecraft: Into Deep Space
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
The Orion spacecraft is what astronauts call home during space travel. It’s where they live, work, and explore during deep space journeys and it is designed to get them safely back to Earth.… Read More →
The Outer Planets: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore the Gas Giants
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Within our solar system are four giant planets. We have named them the outer planets because they are farthest from the sun. But what do we know about these huge spheres of gas and liquid?… Read More →
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Life Beyond Earth
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
Is there life on other planets? That burning question is fueling NASA’s Search for Extraterrestrial Life (SETI) mission. Powerful telescopes, satellites, and space probes are revealing a… Read More →
The Sun: Our Solar System's Star
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
The Sun is important for life on Earth. And it's much larger than the planets! From how the Sun formed to the spacecraft that have studied the Sun, learn all about the huge star at the center Read More →
The Sun: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Our Magnificent Star
From the Series Mission: Space Science
From the tiniest bacteria to the tallest trees, almost all life on Earth depends on the sun. But what is this glittering ball in space, and how do we study it? The Sun reveals the space… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to Exploring Space
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Join our friendly team of astronauts as they prepare for lift-off. Explore the wonders of space travel—from rocket launchers to zero gravity. Discover all about the powerful telescopes that… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to Planets
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let your friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the amazing planets in our solar system. Take a closer look at the rings of Saturn and find out why Mars is… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Sun and the Moon
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let your friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the Sun and the Moon. Discover why the Sun is so important to life on Earth. Learn about orbits and discover… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let your friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the universe. Explore galaxies, meteor showers and uncover the mystery of black holes. Learn about stars and… Read More →
The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series The Young Astronaut's Guide to the Universe
Prepare for lift-off and let friendly astronaut guides take you on a tour of the universe! Take a closer look at the planets in our solar system. Orbit the Sun and learn why we only see the… Read More →
Timeline Science and Technology: A Visual History of Our World
A big visual introduction to the world’s greatest inventions, discoveries and technologies for children, young and old. Travel through time with this remarkably illustrated 80-page journey… Read More →
To the Stars: The Story of NASA
“At NASA, our eyes are not just focused on the stars but also fixated on the sky.” –NASA Administrator Bill Nelson “NASA’s future will continue to be a story of human exploration,… Read More →