5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Do you like to gaze at the stars? So did the young Stephen Hawking. Eventually, he turned his fascination with the night sky into a career of trying to figure out how the universe began and… 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 Other Side of the Wall
Simon Schwartz was born in 1982 in East Germany, at a time when the repressive Socialist Unity Party of Germany controlled the area. Shortly before Simon's birth, his parents decided to leave 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 Poltergeist Enigma
From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )
Are poltergeists real? Fascinate readers with this dive into the historical evidence and popular theories that make the case for their existence. Eerie images and high-interest content will… Read More →
The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein
Theresa Bernstein discovered her love for art at age seven when she drew her first portrait. As a teenager, her photographic memory and sketching skills earned her recognition in art school.… Read More →
The Power of Snow
On a snowy day . . . Two flakes play. Four flakes sashay. Eight flakes twirl. Sixteen flakes swirl. At this rate, how long will it take to surpass 100 snowflakes? How about 1,000? Or even… Read More →
The Problem with Plastic: Know Your Facts, Take Action, Save the Oceans
What are the issues? What can you do? Can we clean up and save our oceans for the wonderful animals that call them home? This book is bursting with information and ideas that answer all three Read More →
The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence
When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington, he did not stand alone. He was joined by Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who… Read More →
Therapy Animals
From the Series Animals That Help Us (LOOK! Books ™)
Some animals, like cats and dogs are perfect for helping people feel safe in stressful situations. Readers will learn how these animals and more are used to calm children and adults alike. Read More →
The Real History of Angel Island
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Angel Island Immigration… Read More →
The Real History of Juneteenth
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →
The Real History of Thanksgiving
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Thanksgiving is celebrated by millions of people in the US every year. But for many people, Thanksgiving has a dark or complicated past, and the real or full story of the holiday is often… Read More →
The Real History of the Gold Rush
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Gold Rush was one of the largest mass migration events in US history. After gold was discovered in California, people from all over the world rushed there in search of fortune. But not… Read More →
The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also created divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers… Read More →
The Real History of the White House
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in… Read More →
The Real Rosalind: The Truth About Rosalind Franklin's DNA Discovery and How It Was Erased
She was called angry, irascible, and combative. But more than anything else? She was correct. Ask most people what they know about DNA and they might be able to tell you some basics: It… Read More →
The Real Science of Human Flight
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →
The Real Science of Invisibility
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
One moment, you’re standing in front of a crowd. In the blink of an eye, you disappear! With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks. You could play funny pranks.… Read More →
The Real Science of Mind Control
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →
The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →
The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →
The Real Science of Time Travel
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Traveling back and forth in time is something we have only imagined. But fictional heroes can do it with the flip of a switch! They may go back in time to change the past or jump ahead to see Read More →
The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Walls don't stand a chance against a fictional hero with x-ray and laser vision! They can see through—or blast through—any obstacles. Will humans be able to harness the powers of X-ray and… Read More →