Science

A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash. Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast?...

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. For the next three years, several other missions to the moon helped scientists learn more about space travel. However, nobody has been to the moon since 1972. Today, NASA...

Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rain forests being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers...

Plastic is everywhere . . . even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the...

Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey...

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don't have easy access to clean drinking water. Why...

Every year, the world's farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? In this nonfiction graphic novel,...

People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers, and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring missions?...

Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the time they're harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to...

Earth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this nonfiction...

In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem, it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by...

Discover the origins of water on Earth . . . with a talking comet! In this full-color graphic novel, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our...

Explore the origins of Earth's plant life . . . with a talking ficus leaf! In this full-color graphic novel, Leif the leaf takes readers on a magical (and miraculous) journey, revealing how small specks of ancient moss grew into massive rain forests...

Sea turtles big and small need your help! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe - a high-quality,...

Many wild animals share their habitats with people. This fascinating series describes the life cycles, body parts, and adaptations of eight amazing creatures that often live near humans.

This series introduces readers to species that play key roles in ecosystems around the world. Each book provides an in-depth look at how animals interact with and affect the environment around them, as well as the actions humans can take to protect the...

As humans travel around the world, they sometimes introduce non-native species to new areas. Some of these species become invasive and harm their new environments. This series examines eight invasive species and investigates the various ways that people...

Many wild animals share their habitats with people. This fascinating series describes the life cycles, body parts, and adaptations of eight amazing creatures that often live near humans.

This series introduces readers to species that play key roles in ecosystems around the world. Each book provides an in-depth look at how animals interact with and affect the environment around them, as well as the actions humans can take to protect the...

As humans travel around the world, they sometimes introduce non-native species to new areas. Some of these species become invasive and harm their new environments. This series examines eight invasive species and investigates the various ways that people...

This gripping book provides an overview of wildfires, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of tornadoes, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of hurricanes, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of floods, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make...

This gripping book provides an overview of dust storms, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of droughts, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of blizzards, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to...

This gripping book provides an overview of avalanches and landslides, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of...

This book highlights several animals species that sense the world in unexpected ways. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

This book highlights some of the tiniest creatures on the planet. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension...

This book highlights the amazing ways animals have adapted to live in very hot places. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

This book highlights the amazing ways animals have adapted to live in freezing cold places. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of the ice storms that caused massive damage in Texas. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of the explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of the Dust Bowl on the Great Plains in the 1930s. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts,...

This book describes the causes and aftermath of the 2022 Pakistan floods. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars,...

This book provides an engaging overview of how and why scientists travel to study volcanoes up-close. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and its many informative sidebars add fascinating facts...