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People have been using prosthetics for thousands of years. Today, animals use them too! And in the future, the cutting-edge technology of bionics will add even more possibilities. Readers of this high-interest title will explore the history of...

Gives readers a close-up look at passenger planes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at passenger planes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages...

EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world. A perfect choice for kids ages...

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Yvonne Brill and Satellite Propulsion examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to rocket science. Sidebars encourage...

The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids-and grown-ups-to the robotics world. Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like...

From National Book Award winner Martin W. Sandler, a fascinating look at the week that brought aviation fever to the world In 1903, the Wright brothers made three brief flights, and no one was there to watch them. Six years later, Wilbur Wright traveled...

Did you know scientists perform hundreds of experiments in space each year? Or that these scientists have brought animals, plants, and more to the cosmos for study? Learn more about scientists in space through out-of-this-world facts, photos, and more!...

From our homes and schools to stores and restaurants, Wi-Fi has changed how we send and receive information and how we stay connected to the internet and each other. The story of Wi-Fi begins as far back as the discovery of radio waves. Readers will...

Anyone with a smartphone or computer uses cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This accessibly written book traces the evolution of cloud computing and other related technologies, such as...

We stream media like TV shows, movies, podcasts, and videos through our smartphones, computers, TVs, and tablets. We do it to entertain ourselves, to stay in touch with family and friends, and to get up-to-date news. Streaming is so much a part of daily...

Whether it's hyperdrive in Star Wars or warp speed in Star Trek, most science-fiction lovers know that in order to travel anywhere in space in a timely manner, you've got to go faster than the speed of light. Much of that idea isn't possible, but space...

"A handsome and engaging children's book. . . . This accessible look at interplanetary exploration will appeal to a broad range of young space enthusiasts." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the...

Censorship is a complicated topic, but it's one that affects young people's lives. Debates about banning books and other kinds of censorship, especially what children should and should not have access to, continue to happen today. Readers are given the...

Censorship is a complicated topic, but it's one that affects young people's lives. Debates about banning books and other kinds of censorship, especially what children should and should not have access to, continue to happen today. Readers are given the...

This title brings the power of the world's fastest planes to your students. Large, full-color photographs capture the spellbinding action of these high-velocity machines. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by short, easy-to-read bursts of information...

If you could build a robot BFF, what would it do? Would it help you play tricks and pull pranks? With Make a Robot BFF Your Way! young makers will use the makerspace tools to learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they...

Discover some of the fastest vehicles ever made! From arrow-shaped spy planes to hybrid helicopters, aircraft are being pushed to extremes. Find out about the fastest flying machines in the world, and learn what it takes to pilot them to extreme speeds...

Explores the subfield of artificial intelligence known as machine learning. This book describes how machine learning works, how it is changing the world today, and how it might change the world in the future. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid...

Pluto, once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, is now classified as one of the largest dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt. But what is a dwarf planet? And what is the Kuiper Belt? This engaging book answers these questions while exploring the...

What happens in a lunar eclipse? Why does the moon have different phases? How does the Moon control the tides here on Earth? This book answers these questions and many more as it investigates the orbit, rocky surface features, and exciting race to...

The Sun's tiny neighbor, Mercury, is the smallest planet in our solar system, has the fastest orbit, and has the largest temperature variation. In this book, readers will learn about Mercury's speedy orbit and rotation, its nearly non-existent...

Our galaxy is just one of a hundred billion galaxies in the Universe. Breathtaking full color photos of galaxies from the Hubble Space telescope accompany informative text, helping readers understand how galaxies are formed, how scientists measure a...

It's the plot of many sci-fi movies: An asteroid is hurtling toward Earth! But is this really a danger we face? And what exactly are asteroids? This book answers these and many more questions about the millions of asteroids in our solar system and the...

Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Do you have an interest in artificial intelligence? Maybe working with bots would compute for you! Readers will discover the possibilites of careers working with robots.

Look up! You'll see a lot more than just regular airplanes and helicopters in the skies! Many engineers are looking to flight as the future of transportation. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how...

Learning to code and doing some kinds of math can go hand in hand. But many times the way to learn this way of thinking involves staring at a computer or tablet for quite a while! In this book, three screen-free, math-focused activities encourage coding...

Learning to code and doing some kinds of math can go hand in hand. But many times the way to learn this way of thinking involves staring at a computer or tablet for quite a while! In this book, three screen-free, math-focused activities encourage coding...

Introduce children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media,...

From the team behind Science Channel's long-running show How It's Made comes the ultimate "how-to" guide for curious kids! For 24 seasons and counting, How It's Made has been an enthralling presence on Science Channel, educating its viewers on the...

Podcasts are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to create their own. This title explores the history of podcasting, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in developing a podcast...

In this title, readers will learn how spies used covert communication techniques such as secret codes, invisible ink, and tiny cameras to pass intelligence to their handlers. Real-life spies and missions are explored. Readers can also try making their...

A clever lamb outsmarts a nosy wolf in this humorous story about online safety for young children. When a furry stranger named Rolf starts asking Mitzi questions about her name and where she lives, the clever Mitzi quickly devises a strategy to dispatch...

This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars - the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future to a make-your-own project, this book will enthrall...

For years, space scientists have been asking the question "Is there other life out there?" Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life - from aliens to tiny microbes - with technology such as telescopes, radio...