Science

Earthquakes, storms, and other disasters can cause massive damage that lasts for months or even years. This series explores the causes and aftermath of eight devastating disasters, as well as how areas are working to recover. Each book pairs short...

Explore some of the world’s most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous. Titles Included: Aqueduct of Segovia Burj Khalifa...

From landing on the Moon to discovering distant stars, the study of space is always expanding. This series highlights eight ways humans explore space, explaining each topic’s essential history and recent developments. Each book pairs short...

As an adventurous team prepares to return to Earth from Mars, they break down their camp and make notes about how to improve the livable conditions of Mars for both future explorers and long-term sustainable life. The subject of terraforming intrigues...

An adventurous team discovers why the chaos terrain of Mars is so chaotic when waves of lava flow over the land, trapping them on a ridge. With the magma rising, Malcolm imagines the region as a migratory haven for the birds of Mars, and through this...

Even with no visible water present, the team discovers a vast ocean that stretches deep beneath the surface of Mars. While Malcolm imagines the aquatic Martians who live there to be uniquely adapted to the dark, their technology proves to not be as...

Mesmerized by the unique landscape of the brain terrain, Malcolm imagines the type of Martians that could have adapted to life along the complex ridges that wrinkle the landscape. Stranded a long way from camp, the team must harness the energy from a...

An adventurous team inspects a series of volcanoes on Mars but these puzzling structures erupt with mud instead of lava. When Daniela gets too close to one of the formations, her beloved biologist field kit falls in, sinking beneath the surface. Dr...

An adventurous team explores the Mars plains, which is littered with impact craters as far as the eye can see. As Malcolm imagines the region filled with gentle giants who travel in herds, Daniela analyzes the soil and makes a startling realization--a...

Three interplanetary explorers arrive at the yardangs of Mars, a series of spellbinding rocky ridges that have been shaped by centuries of wind erosion. But the team runs into trouble when their portable navigation device gets damaged! Surrounded by...

The rover Perseverance is damaged and stranded in the windswept sand seas of Mars. The team of interplanetary explorers locates the rover, but Dr. Thomas is unable to repair it in the field without the necessary parts. Malcolm and Daniela volunteer to...

In his third wilderness adventure, eleven-year-old Buck Bray, along with the rest of The Wild World of Buck Bray TV crew, including the cameraman's daughter, Toni Shoop, heads to Yellowstone National Park to film an episode about its famous geysers and...

As the star of a new kid-oriented wilderness show, eleven-year-old Buck Bray travels to Denali National Park to shoot the first episode. It promises to be an exciting gig and he's happy to get to spend some time with his director father. Buck's annoyed...

Buck and Toni, along with the rest of the Wild World of Buck Bray TV crew, head to Utah's Canyonlands National Park to film an episode about the canyons and rock formations as well as the ancient people who once lived there. When they learn about...

Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? Why are some people tall or short? Why do we have different eye colors? This colorful graphic novel helps to answer these questions by outlining the concepts of traits and heredity through colorful...

If even the tiniest cells are alive, does that mean they have life cycles? Yes! This colorful graphic novel explains how the cell life cycle works and why they’re so important to animals and plants. Readers will learn about the parts of the cell and...

Have you ever thought about where plants get their names? Do you wonder about the differences between plants in cold, hot, and wet climates? This engaging graphic novel seeks to answer those questions by introducing readers to the concept of taxonomy, or...

If animals have life cycles, does that mean that plants do too? Yes! This colorful graphic novel follows the life cycle of a tiny seed all the way to a fruiting tree. Students will learn how different plants reproduce and grow in different climates...

How do cacti stay alive in the desert? Why are poison dart frogs so brightly colored? This engaging graphic novel helps answer these questions by introducing readers to plant and animal adaptations to changing environments. Through an exploration of such...

Have you ever thought about where animals get their names? This engaging graphic novel will help answer that question by introducing the concept of taxonomy, or the science of naming and classifying living things. Readers will learn about how animals are...

Are you curious about the lives of animals and their babies? Do you wonder what the life cycles of different animals look like? If so, this engaging graphic novel will entertain and educate you as it outlines the concept of life cycles by following the...

Ever wondered why your dog barks when he's scared or why a spider makes a web? This colorful graphic novel will help you answer those questions by explaining why animals behave the way they do! By exploring such animal behaviors as hibernation,...

Renewable energy is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the importance and growth of renewable energy. Large-scale and personal solutions to fossil fuels are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics,...

Pollution is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of pollution. Large-scale and personal solutions to the dangers of pollution are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such...

Natural disasters are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps,...

Invasive species are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to invasive species are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics,...

Industrialization is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the history, importance, and environmental impacts of industrialization. Large-scale and personal solutions to industrialization issues are also...

Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such...

Clean water is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the importance, limited availability, and widespread pollution of clean water. Large-scale and personal solutions to water issues are also presented...

Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agricultural issues are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics,...

When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including...

Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this desert community than when it's a centenary for a grand Saguaro cactus! For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neighborhood, providing food,...

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are some the world's most fascinating--and illuminating!--insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Yoga explores the importance of simple and thoughtful movements and taking time to pause. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Peace explores the importance of finding inner peace and dealing with emotions. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Openness explores the importance of being open to new experiences and ideas. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop word...