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Scientist. Engineer. Doctor. Astronaut. Mae Jemison has done it all. Readers discover how a girl from Alabama became the first African-American woman in space thanks to her ambition, her intelligence, and her determination.

Scientist. Engineer. Doctor. Astronaut. Mae Jemison has done it all. Readers discover how a girl from Alabama became the first African-American woman in space thanks to her ambition, her intelligence, and her determination.

Fish swim and ducks paddle. Beavers build and herons wade. Discover how these animals and others adapt to living in a lake.

How do animals like snakes, roadrunners, and scorpions survive in the desert? Discover their adaptations and see!

Discover how adaptations make the ocean a perfect habitat for whales, lobsters, sea horses, and many, many more animals.

The term "artificial intelligence" was introduced in 1956. Today's AI is accomplishing the original goal of mirroring human thought processes; it's designed to independently adapt to and learn from new data. AI involves programming machines and robots to...

Neptune, the farthest planet from our Sun, is a dark and windy planet. It's so far away from Earth that only one spacecraft has visited it! From what makes Neptune an ice giant to its winds, rings, unique surface, and more, explore this amazing planet.

With seasons that last for decades, Uranus is a planet of extremes! The seventh planet from the Sun is one of the two ice giants in our solar system. From what makes Uranus an ice giant to its moons, rings, and extreme tilt, learn all about the sideways...

The third planet from the Sun, Earth is our home and the only planet we know of that holds life. Learn how Earth and the Moon orbit the Sun together, how continents form, and how the atmosphere protects. Then learn how satellites show us how Earth will...

Venus is the hottest planet in our Solar System. And it's often called Earth's twin! Discover why Venus is so hot. Then learn about Venus's volcanoes and clouds and how we use spacecraft to learn more about this amazing planet.

Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. And it's the fastest planet! Learn how Mercury is like Earth's Moon. Then discover the history of exploring Mercury, what we have found on the planet's surface, and other fun facts!

This informative book is designed to help struggling readers grasp the nitrogen cycle. There are many steps in the nitrogen cycle that include difficult concepts and words: denitrification, prokaryotes, ammonia, and more. Low-level language, fact boxes,...

Did you know that about 18.5 percent of a human body's mass is carbon? All life on Earth depends on carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals' breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and more can be shown in the model known as the...

Food chains and food webs are a crucial part of life on Earth. In this educational and informative book, readers will study how all organisms in an ecosystem are connected. Some are predator, some are prey, and others are just there to help decomposition...

What happens in space has an influence on our lives. As Earth moves around the sun, the seasons on Earth change. The movement of the moon affects the tides in Earth's oceans. In this book, readers explore the cycles in the space that most affect us and...

From voyaging farther into the universe than ever before to the possibility of living on Mars, technological innovations are turning former dreams into reality. Space Tech explores these exciting advances through stunning photography, informative and...

These days it's hard to know what to believe. Is the news on television and the internet real or fake? How can you tell? This comprehensive guide helps readers sift through the many types of information out there. It gives guidelines for deciding which...

These days it's hard to know what to believe. Is the news on television and the internet real or fake? How can you tell? This comprehensive guide helps readers sift through the many types of information out there. It gives guidelines for deciding which...

Never having faced such a challenge, governments were mostly slow to respond at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came groundbreaking science, historically swift vaccines, and economic stimulus packages to try to keep the virus under control and...

Never having faced such a challenge, governments were mostly slow to respond at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came groundbreaking science, historically swift vaccines, and economic stimulus packages to try to keep the virus under control and...

This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic examples and engaging scenarios, young readers will learn that money,...

The concept of how money is earned and the nature of goods and services are examined in this title. Several real-world examples and motivating scenarios help young readers better understand the role of work, the concept of earning a salary or wage, and...

This title discusses the important difference between wants and needs, and how it relates to money. Through imaginative activities and relatable "What would you do?" scenarios, children will learn how to weigh the pros and cons of a purchase, and to...

This title explores the concept of saving and its importance. The benefits of financial discipline are presented through accessible examples and motivating scenarios, which encourage young readers to consider how they can practice saving in their own...

This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic examples and engaging scenarios, young readers will learn that money,...

This title explores the concept of saving and its importance. The benefits of financial discipline are presented through accessible examples and motivating scenarios, which encourage young readers to consider how they can practice saving in their own...

Do you get an allowance? Or have you ever been paid for doing chores, such as walking a neighbor's dog or raking leaves? If so, you've earned money! Everyone has to decide what they will do with the money they earn. Will they spend it on things they want...

Do you plan how much money you'll use to buy candy? Or how much you'll save for a new video game? Then you're budgeting! A budget is a plan for spending and saving. Budgets help people decide how to use their money wisely. What do you need to buy? What...

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market...

All types of businesses can help the economy while uplifting the communities they serve. Black business owners have opened restaurants, started media companies, and more. Their work celebrates culture, creates community hubs, and helps pave the way for...

Young readers will expand their knowledge about all the ways in which to measure things. This age-appropriate volume covers the basic units of measurement in terms of length, weight, and time. It explores the different kinds of measurement systems, which...

Young readers will expand their knowledge about all the ways in which to measure things. This age-appropriate volume covers the basic units of measurement in terms of length, weight, and time. It explores the different kinds of measurement systems, which...

Young readers will have fun counting with this engaging and educational look at this basic math concept. Through the simple and accessible narrative, early learners strengthen their knowledge of math and are able to practice their reading skills at the...

Young readers will have fun counting with this engaging and educational look at this basic math concept. Through the simple and accessible narrative, early learners strengthen their knowledge of math and are able to practice their reading skills at the...

Early readers will learn all the different ways we can measure things. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have fun learning about measuring while they build confidence in their reading skills...

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by taking them around the world - and even into space - to compare the distances that people have traveled on well-known...

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by taking them around the world - and even into space - to compare the distances that people have traveled on well-known...

Whether it is a fun day at the beach, taking a canoe trip across a lake, or doing laps in a pool, water is a great venue for sports and leisure. Get an edge on your competitors with this interesting book, which reveals the science of water sports...

The streets are a physics playground! Discover how, by applying forces such as friction and the laws of motion, inertia, and torque, the urban environment can be used for sports including skating, soapbox racing, climbing, and parkour.

Nearly all snow and ice sports involve overcoming the force of friction and reducing it as much as possible. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating,...