5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

What if people could make toys, foods, or even body parts using a computer printer? They can! Modern programmers and scientists have figured out a way to make three-dimensional versions of… Read More →

Filled with cool photos and information about the latest in artificial intelligence technology, this book shows readers how AI has developed, how it is used, and what might be in store for… Read More →

How do astronauts prepare for their missions in space? What recent discoveries and innovations have changed how astronauts train? Their training takes place in pools, planes, and virtual… Read More →

Is it real? Or is it a computer graphic? It's both! Augmented reality uses computer software to enhance the real world. Through vivid photos and fascinating facts, readers will learn all… Read More →

Take a deep look into some of the most mysterious objects in the universe—black holes. Deep in the Milky Way galaxy, a black hole is devouring a star. A black hole has so much gravity that… Read More →

Bitcoin is a digital currency—money that exists only online. Some people have used it to get rich. Others have accidentally lost it forever. Learn what decides bitcoin's value and how anyone… Read More →

What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron Read More →

Computer coding sounds intimidating to many people, but what if there was an easy-to-use, affordable device that could help teach this skill in a fun, innovative way? There is! Raspberry Pi… Read More →

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have… Read More →

Take a voyage to the red planet! This book presents cutting-edge information about travelling to Mars and dives into related STEM topics. Sidebars and fascinating photos will thrill readers… Read More →

Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical Read More →

Self-steering bullets, drone swarms, and super-soldiers are at the front lines of tomorrow's military. Discover how these breakthroughs and more will help the next generation of US soldiers… Read More →

Robotics is currently one of the most popular hands-on applications of STEM in schools. High-interest text filled with fascinating and up-to-date information teaches readers all about the… Read More →

Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the… Read More →

What is SpaceX? And what are this company's plans for the future? From rockets to spacecraft, SpaceX is on the cutting-edge of space travel. Find out what SpaceX has done and what it plans… Read More →

Virtual reality sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies and immersive video games, but what if you could use it to become a better surgeon or a pilot? You can! Virtual reality is a… Read More →

Do you race home to log in on your computer and chat? But what can you do when that user comes on, the user that won't go away and is getting nastier by the day? Now it seems you can't go to… Read More →

Cybersecurity issues routinely make the news, and their prevalence is only growing. Since the rise of computers, there have been people trying to hack them and steal sensitive, personal… Read More →

It’s a good time to be a cyberspy. As the digital world grows, so does the importance of knowing how to maintain one’s privacy and security online. Each day brings more news about data… Read More →

In the United States, around 30,000 people have cystic fibrosis (CF), and one in 30 Americans is a carrier. Cystic fibrosis is a condition caused by genes that are passed from parent to… Read More →

Dachshunds are long and low to the ground. What special care do these dogs need? And why do some consider dachshunds a farmer's best friend? Learn more about these smart dogs! Read More →

Freezing and scanning, washing and vacuuming; machines are everywhere in our daily life! Learn how a hospital uses machines to see your bones and how a microscope can see tiny cells. See how… Read More →

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have one of the NFL's oldest and most heated rivalries. Over the decades, the teams have taken turns ruling the tough NFC East. Compare their… Read More →