Technology

Space may be the "final frontier"--but how do we learn about it, look deeper into it, and live in it? The infographics in this book will rocket you through a universe of powerful telescopes, distant probes, and high-speed spacecraft. Get ready to buzz by...

The incomparable Don Brown chronicles the ballooning misadventures of John Jeffries, scientist and aviation pioneer. Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English...

Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is "How do you go to the toilet in space?"This book not only answers that question, but many others about the effect of zero gravity on the human body: How do you brush your hair in...

Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is "How do you go to the toilet in space?"This book not only answers that question, but many others about the effect of zero gravity on the human body: How do you brush your hair in...

Did you know some of Saturn's sixty-plus moons are covered with icy methane oceans? Or that a huge storm on Jupiter has raged for more than three hundred years? Discover what scientists are currently researching about the planets in our solar system...

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch(R), which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun...

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, coding is increasingly becoming an invaluable skill for young learners. Scratch(R), which is the world's largest free coding community for kids, is designed to help students learn coding through fun...

Ruby(R) is a computer programming language that is in high demand, and is luckily designed to be fairly easy to use and learn! In fact, it has even been described as learning to code "in English." This engaging title introduces readers to this valuable...

Ruby(R) is a computer programming language that is in high demand, and is luckily designed to be fairly easy to use and learn! In fact, it has even been described as learning to code "in English." This engaging title introduces readers to this valuable...

Raspberry Pi(R) allows future computer scientists and programmers to learn important computer science and coding concepts using a single-board computer! This engaging title explains how this device can be used to learn coding with programming languages...

Raspberry Pi(R) allows future computer scientists and programmers to learn important computer science and coding concepts using a single-board computer! This engaging title explains how this device can be used to learn coding with programming languages...

Python(R) is a programming language that is designed to make coding more readable with fewer lines of code, and for these reasons, it has become one of the most popular of all coding languages. This exciting title breaks down the complexities of Python...

Python(R) is a programming language that is designed to make coding more readable with fewer lines of code, and for these reasons, it has become one of the most popular of all coding languages. This exciting title breaks down the complexities of Python...

Minecraft(R) is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM...

Minecraft(R) is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM...

Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand--and it can be fun! Lego WeDo(R) makes coding entertaining for elementary school-age students to learn. This engaging title explains how Lego WeDo kits and software allow...

Learning to code can lead students to careers that are well-paid and in demand--and it can be fun! Lego WeDo(R) makes coding entertaining for elementary school-age students to learn. This engaging title explains how Lego WeDo kits and software allow...

Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms(R)! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by...

Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms(R)! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by...

Coding can lead young learners on a path to an empowering and lucrative career. The smartphone app Hopscotch(R) allows kids to learn to code through games that stimulate their problem-solving skills and creativity. This engaging title breaks down how...

Coding can lead young learners on a path to an empowering and lucrative career. The smartphone app Hopscotch(R) allows kids to learn to code through games that stimulate their problem-solving skills and creativity. This engaging title breaks down how...

Onward and, more importantly, upward! This informative book takes readers on a journey up through the layers of Earth's atmosphere, detailing the unique scientific features of each layer and the history of humans exploring these great heights. Fun fact...

Onward and, more importantly, upward! This informative book takes readers on a journey up through the layers of Earth's atmosphere, detailing the unique scientific features of each layer and the history of humans exploring these great heights. Fun fact...

Our solar system would fall apart without the sun. Its gravity is what keeps planets and other celestial bodies moving in orbit. The sun also plays a big role in Earth's weather, climate, and seasons. We wouldn't know of this if we hadn't spent a lot of...

Our solar system would fall apart without the sun. Its gravity is what keeps planets and other celestial bodies moving in orbit. The sun also plays a big role in Earth's weather, climate, and seasons. We wouldn't know of this if we hadn't spent a lot of...

The first artificial satellite launched on October 5, 1957, forever changing humanity's relationship with the mysterious galaxy we call home. Since then, we have ventured farther into the Milky Way, making incredible scientific discoveries. This...

The first artificial satellite launched on October 5, 1957, forever changing humanity's relationship with the mysterious galaxy we call home. Since then, we have ventured farther into the Milky Way, making incredible scientific discoveries. This...

For thousands of years, mankind has looked up at the starry skies and dreamed about slipping the bonds of Earth. Today, humans have traveled into and lived in space, but we're still learning more about this solar system we call home, with its sun,...

For thousands of years, mankind has looked up at the starry skies and dreamed about slipping the bonds of Earth. Today, humans have traveled into and lived in space, but we're still learning more about this solar system we call home, with its sun,...

Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space in 1961. His fifteen-minute mission showed that humans could survive a wild ride atop a rocket. In a speech to Congress just 20 days later, President John F. Kennedy declared "I believe that this nation...

Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space in 1961. His fifteen-minute mission showed that humans could survive a wild ride atop a rocket. In a speech to Congress just 20 days later, President John F. Kennedy declared I believe that this nation...

What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Farming, readers will...

Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about how esports competitions deal with things from gambling to cheating software. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st...

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Using Online Portfolios, readers learn about the...

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Unboxing and Reviewing Online, readers learn...

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Researching with Online Videos, readers learn the...

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Building a Blog, readers learn how to start their...

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Evaluating Online Sources, readers learn how to...

Explore the history and development of the telephone and find out how a telephone works. Learn about the inventors who helped influence the invention of the telephone.

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the incredible planets and moons at the outer reaches of our solar...