STEM: Technology
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Artificial Intelligence in Transportation: Will AI Help Us or Hurt Us?
From the Series Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Could artificial intelligence make getting about faster, safer, and more fun, or will AI transport us to a dangerous place? This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the most… Read More →
Asteroids and Comets: Orbiting Space Rocks
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Each asteroid and comet is unique. But what makes them unique, and why are these space objects so interesting to scientists? Learn about the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid, what gives… Read More →
Asteroids and Comets: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Mysterious Space Objects
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Comets and asteroids swoop through our solar system, inspiring fascination and fear. But what are these spectacular space bodies, where do they come from, and how can we monitor them? Comets Read More →
A Super Sticky Mistake: The Story of How Harry Coover Accidentally Invented Super Glue!
An inspiring true story about Harry Coover, a wonderful inventor who accidentally discovered super-glue! "This sticky mess. This ooey goo. It's like a glue but much stronger. . . maybe it's Read More →
At Work
From the Series What Machines Do
Digging and drilling, lifting and mixing; machines at work do so many different things! Look around and discover the different machines used to help us get job done. Discover machines used at Read More →
Beating Natural Disasters: From Ancient Survival to a Disaster-Proof Future
From the Series Engineering Evolutions
Natural disasters can cause devastation, but great engineering minds have created ingenious technology to limit that damage and save lives. This book explores the engineering evolution in… Read More →
Beyond the Solar System: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Outer Space
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about… Read More →
Biomass Energy
From the Series Energy Evolutions
What is biomass energy and how can it help us 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 →
Bionic Animals
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Saving Animals with Science
An elephant lost part of a front leg and had trouble getting around. How could people help? With science! Experts used trial and error to find the best model for the elephant’s new leg and… Read More →
Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks
What happens when a young elephant steps on a buried land mine? What happens when a sea turtle’s flipper is injured by a predator? Thanks to recent advances in technology, we have new ways… Read More →
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
Blockchain is the powerful technology behind popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Find out how blockchain helped create these digital currencies that are not controlled by banks or… Read More →
Bot Battles
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robotics
Which robot is fastest, smartest, or strongest? In robot competitions, the best bots battle it out. See how robots compete to solve puzzles, win races, and crush their opponents in robot… Read More →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
A thorough and accessible biography of Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, whose hard work pioneering mRNA research led to the COVID-19 vaccines. Her 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 →
Cadena de bloques y criptomoneda (Blockchain and Cryptocurrency)
From the Series Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español)
La cadena de bloques es la poderosa tecnología detrás de las criptomonedas populares como Bitcoin. Descubre cómo las cadenas de bloques ayudaron a crear estas monedas digitales que no están… 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 →
Classic Codes and Ciphers
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
Dive into the secret history of . . . secrets! Cryptology is the art and science of secret communication, and its purpose is to protect precious information and keep people safe. Learn about… Read More →
Cleaning Up Transportation: It's Time to Take Eco Action!
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →
Climate Change
From the Series Earth in Danger
Climate change is no joke! Discover how our weather is constantly changing and how too much change is not a good thing as global warming heats up Earth. Melting ice caps, desert droughts, and Read More →
Climate Change Modifications: How We Are Adapting
From the Series Focus on Climate Change
Climate change impacts all life on Earth. How can we adapt to a changing climate? What challenges do we face? Dig into these critical topics, exploring key concepts such as environmental… Read More →
Climate Change Strategies: How We Can Help Our Planet
From the Series Focus on Climate Change
Climate change is a pressing issue that impacts everyone. From renewable energy and eco-friendly transportation to innovative carbon-capture technologies, what steps can we take to slow… Read More →
Cloud Computing
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Every day, hundreds of millions of people around the world use computer apps such as Dropbox, Gmail, iCloud, and Spotify. When people use these Internet-based services, they are making use… Read More →