Technology

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 embarked on a grand tour of the outer planets, providing stunning images and groundbreaking discoveries about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This volume examines the innovative technology and daring...

NASA's Perseverance rover, the most advanced robotic explorer sent to Mars thus far, is on a mission to search for signs of ancient life, collect rock and soil samples, and prepare for future human exploration. Young adults learn about the cutting-edge...

NASA's Perseverance rover, the most advanced robotic explorer sent to Mars thus far, is on a mission to search for signs of ancient life, collect rock and soil samples, and prepare for future human exploration. Young adults learn about the cutting-edge...

If all goes according to plan, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will be the first spacecraft to "touch" the sun. This groundbreaking mission was designed to uncover the mysteries of our local star by traveling closer than any human-made object before. Readers...

If all goes according to plan, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will be the first spacecraft to "touch" the sun. This groundbreaking mission was designed to uncover the mysteries of our local star by traveling closer than any human-made object before. Readers...

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was designed to travel to the asteroid Bennu, collect a sample, and return it to Earth. Studying Bennu could provide insights into the origins of life on Earth and the potential for resources in space. This volume explores...

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was designed to travel to the asteroid Bennu, collect a sample, and return it to Earth. Studying Bennu could provide insights into the origins of life on Earth and the potential for resources in space. This volume explores...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is one of the most ambitious scientific endeavors of our time. Since its launch in 2021, astronomers have learned much more about space and our place in it. This volume explores the groundbreaking discoveries JWST is...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is one of the most ambitious scientific endeavors of our time. Since its launch in 2021, astronomers have learned much more about space and our place in it. This volume explores the groundbreaking discoveries JWST is...

NASA's groundbreaking Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon and lay the groundwork for future Mars expeditions. Readers discover the cutting-edge technology, courageous astronauts, and visionary leaders behind this monumental mission. The...

NASA's groundbreaking Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon and lay the groundwork for future Mars expeditions. Readers discover the cutting-edge technology, courageous astronauts, and visionary leaders behind this monumental mission. The...

Are there kids in your life who want to learn about computer graphics and coding? This is the perfect book filled with activities to help learn to digitize sound, create a simple music sequencer, code sound effects, embed videos into web pages, and much...

Are there kids in your life who want to learn more about the smartphones we use? This is the perfect book filled with activities to help learn about how everyday tech works while developing your coding skills and much more!Parents, teachers, and gift...

What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the...

Launch into a truly out-of-this-world examination of the past, present, and future of humans in space. For centuries, humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered what it's like deep in space, far from Earth -- and now we've begun to find out...

Discover how to build your very own incredible LEGO(R) robots! With building instructions for more than 40 awesome creations! Be inspired by more than 40 LEGO robot ideas, from a hip-hop bot to an underwater explorer and a robot spa. Each robot idea is...

A story of pluck and determination inspired by the real events of 1815-17, when a young man named Karl Drais invented the very first bicycle.Before there were trains, or cars, or planes, people rode horses to travel from place to place.Then came the Year...

An NPR Best Book of the YearA PopSugar Best Book of June!"An absolute joy to read. I completely demolished it one sitting."--NPR.orgNominated to the 2022 YALSA Quick Picks for Young Adult Reluctant Readers listA 2021 Junior Library Guild Young Adults...

A story about the pressures of social media, the lengths influencers will go to for fame, and the grief of losing a loved one to suicide, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Gayle Forman. Seventeen-year-old Jules grew up in her mother's spotlight. A...

Since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, the LGBTQIA+ experience has changed dramatically. Progress, while remarkable, has not been quick or expansive enough. And now, fears arise that advances to established rights could be rolled back. What rights do these...

Since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, the LGBTQIA+ experience has changed dramatically. Progress, while remarkable, has not been quick or expansive enough. And now, fears arise that advances to established rights could be rolled back. What rights do these...

"Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate." --Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling authorIn this charming novel by Eric Smith, two teen gamers find their virtual worlds--and blossoming romance--invaded by the real-world issues of trolling and...

"Legitimately unputdownable. It's a scathing critique of toxic masculinity wrapped up in a gorgeously written prep-school mystery."--Becky Albertalli, NYT bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda Seton Academic High is a prep school...

The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?

High-flying history is brought to life in this suspenseful story of an unknown and daring pilot named Jack Knight, who in 1921 flew his biplane straight into a blizzard over America's heartland and saved the US Air Mail Service in the process. When Jack...

The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut -- inspired by a very special person. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. "I want to be an astronaut!" she says to everyone who will...

This title takes a look at incredible telescopes that let us look at far-away objects in space to learn more about our universe and beyond. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core...

The area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers was home to ancient Mesopotamia--the "cradle of civilization." It was the birthplace of a number of innovations in areas such as transportation, irrigation, and the construction of cities. Readers take a...

The area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers was home to ancient Mesopotamia--the "cradle of civilization." It was the birthplace of a number of innovations in areas such as transportation, irrigation, and the construction of cities. Readers take a...

Pyramids, papyrus, and methods of preserving dead bodies are just some of the scientific and technological advancements the ancient Egyptians are known for. However, the scope of their STEM prowess extended far beyond those areas and into fields such as...

Pyramids, papyrus, and methods of preserving dead bodies are just some of the scientific and technological advancements the ancient Egyptians are known for. However, the scope of their STEM prowess extended far beyond those areas and into fields such as...

Some of the most important technological advancements of the ancient world happened in China. The decimal system, moveable type for printing, and the umbrella were first used by the ancient Chinese. Readers discover these and other fun facts about...

Some of the most important technological advancements of the ancient world happened in China. The decimal system, moveable type for printing, and the umbrella were first used by the ancient Chinese. Readers discover these and other fun facts about...

The Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples developed highly advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas. Readers discover some of the many technological developments made by these groups as they expand their knowledge of both social studies and STEM concepts...

The Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples developed highly advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas. Readers discover some of the many technological developments made by these groups as they expand their knowledge of both social studies and STEM concepts...

Few inventions have changed the world as much as gunpowder has. But did you know that its creation may date back nearly 2,000 years? It's one of the so-called Four Great Inventions of China, and it likely all started with an accident. In this in-depth...

Few inventions have changed the world as much as gunpowder has. But did you know that its creation may date back nearly 2,000 years? It's one of the so-called Four Great Inventions of China, and it likely all started with an accident. In this in-depth...

Although the compass was first invented by the Chinese about 2,500 years ago, it's gone on to help give direction to the entire world! The introduction of the compass lead to many other advancements in science and navigation, including reliable maps, the...

Although the compass was first invented by the Chinese about 2,500 years ago, it's gone on to help give direction to the entire world! The introduction of the compass lead to many other advancements in science and navigation, including reliable maps, the...

Where would we be without paper? We'd have no books or magazines, no paper money, and no material on which to paint or draw. But fortunately, paper has been around for thousands of years--and we have ancient China to thank for that! This detailed volume...