Science

Earth's climate is changing, but many people are working hard and coming up with solutions to fight the climate crisis. From the first Earth Day to Fridays for Future, learn about the rise of climate change activism. Then discover some of the people who...

Blast off in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines! When were rockets invented? How fast do they go? Learn about the history and uses of rockets, plus explore how future rockets will work and what amazing things they might do!

When a tornado's funnel-shaped cloud touches the ground, extreme winds destroy everything in its path. Learn how tornados form, how climate change affects those conditions, and how to stay safe during a tornado. Plus hear from a tornado survivor!

Hurricanes are huge, powerful storms that form over oceans. Strong winds, rain, and waves crash onto land. Discover the damage hurricanes create, how climate change makes them more dangerous, and how to stay safe. Plus hear from a hurricane survivor!

Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and heavy snow. These storms can cover large areas and last for days. Learn how blizzards form, what the dangers are, and how to stay safe. Plus hear from a blizzard survivor!

Rainy days might make some people sad, and while we might not want to get caught in a downpour, our Earth needs rain. Rain is responsible for keeping our plants healthy, giving us drinking water, and giving us a way to cool off when it's hot. Your...

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This stunning, profound book explores the life cycle of a tree--not just through a season but across decades--as well as the other living things that depend upon it. How can something stay itself and yet change and grow? The oak tree shows us how...

Chemists have made innumerable contributions, ones that both expand our scientific knowledge and provide us with materials that improve our everyday lives. Young readers will learn about the basics of chemistry (such as elements and compounds), the...

Chemists have made innumerable contributions, ones that both expand our scientific knowledge and provide us with materials that improve our everyday lives. Young readers will learn about the basics of chemistry (such as elements and compounds), the...

Sounds are all around us, but what makes sound? How does it travel? What can it do? These questions and more will be answered as the science of sound energy is examined in depth. Readers will learn how the physical movement of objects creates sound, as...

Sounds are all around us, but what makes sound? How does it travel? What can it do? These questions and more will be answered as the science of sound energy is examined in depth. Readers will learn how the physical movement of objects creates sound, as...

Energy is everywhere. Introduce young readers to mechanical energy with this visually engaging text. Mechanical energy is defined through accessible language, explaining basic concepts such as potential and kinetic energy. Learn how mechanical energy has...

Energy is everywhere. Introduce young readers to mechanical energy with this visually engaging text. Mechanical energy is defined through accessible language, explaining basic concepts such as potential and kinetic energy. Learn how mechanical energy has...

It's pretty much impossible to imagine what our lives would be like without light energy. As this elementary-level STEM text explains, energy from the sun sustains life on Earth. Young readers will learn about the properties of light, what wavelengths...

It's pretty much impossible to imagine what our lives would be like without light energy. As this elementary-level STEM text explains, energy from the sun sustains life on Earth. Young readers will learn about the properties of light, what wavelengths...

Everyone has felt the encompassing embrace of warmth from the sun as we lift our faces upward. This authoritative source explains the world of heat energy: what heat energy is, how it is formed and measured, and its impact in our world daily. Vivid...

Everyone has felt the encompassing embrace of warmth from the sun as we lift our faces upward. This authoritative source explains the world of heat energy: what heat energy is, how it is formed and measured, and its impact in our world daily. Vivid...

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From the soft chirping of birds outside to the loud rumble of a roller coaster, our world is filled with sound. Have you ever wondered how sound works and why we can hear it? Here's your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal...

From the sun shining on us during the day to fireflies twinkling at night, our world is illuminated by light. Have you ever wondered what light is, how it works, and why we can see it? Here's your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his...

From skaters at the park to spaceships launching into space, forces and motion are at work all around us. Have you ever wondered how things move, why they stop, or how a rocket can blast off into space? Here's your chance to find out! Join Super...

From decorative refrigerator magnets to Earth itself, we are surrounded by magnetism. Have you ever wondered how magnets work and why they're attracted to some objects? Here's your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to...

From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers...

When someone mentions the word "robot," what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our world is full of robots. From medical devices people use to help them...

When someone mentions the word "robot," what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our world is full of robots. From medical devices people use to help them...

In Space Shuttle, readers will learn about what a shuttle does to help astronauts and scientists explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.

In Rover, readers will learn about what a rover does to help scientists explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.

In Mission Control, readers will learn about what mission control does to help astronauts explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.

In Astronaut, readers will learn about what an astronaut does to explore space. Text written in simple sentences that help develop word recognition and improve reading skills.

Break down the science of rogue planets in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Space Science: The Breakdown, older...

The geography of oceans comes alive with this decodable title introducting key geography standards about Earth's incredible oceans. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration...

Learn about climate and biomes with this decodable title introducing key geography standards. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series...

Spend a day and night in the rain forest! Learn about this lush habitat through the diverse animals that call it home. Start the morning suspended high in the canopy with a colorful toucan. Curl around a branch and bask in afternoon sun with an emerald...

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on...

Would you rather be lost in the Sahara or the Gobi Desert? In this fun-filled nonfiction title, young adventurers will face decisions about surviving in a sandy wasteland. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen...

Christina Koch reached for the stars--and made it to space! As a kid, a love for science and engineering sent Christina to her school's rocket club and her backyard shed to build things with her dad. And that was all before she joined NASA, explored some...