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Build math, science, and reading skills with this 10-Book Set that supports STEM education. Students will develop their reading skills while engaged in reading high-interest content including the science behind 3-D printing, how circuits work, the story...

Build math, science, and reading skills with this 10-Book Set that supports STEM education. Students will develop their reading skills while engaged in reading about high-interest subjects including how amusement parks work, the science of travel, the...

Build math, science, and reading skills with this 10-Book Set that supports STEM education. Students will develop their reading skills while engaged in reading about high-interest subjects including the science behind engineering wonders, how lasers...

A trip to Comic-Con becomes an adventure in learning division! Join Zach as he travels to San Diego to attend his very first comic book convention. Along the way, learn about the history of comic books and comic book conventions, and meet the dedicated...

The 1950s saw the start of a big snack food revolution. Since then, innovations in food science technology have made snacks inexpensive, convenient, and delicious. But is all this snacking good for us? Learn about the history of snack food, the science...

The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day...

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned...

Believe it or not, water can be used to power boat and train engines. In fact, water in the form of steam changed the manufacturing and transportation industries thanks to steam power pioneers like Denis Papin, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard...

Where does our food come from? The history of farming provides much "food for thought." In the past, farmers used natural farming methods, but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today, a natural food...

Butterflies are a crucial part of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, many butterfly species are dying off in record numbers. Butterfly exhibits serve an important role. In these enclosed spaces, we can learn more about these winged creatures and what we can...

Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy...

When it comes to mapping the Milky Way, scientists know one thing for sure. They know that there is still a lot that they do not know! Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Created in collaboration with the...

Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they...

Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat. Then, find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian...

Imagine a career where you get paid to draw all day. That's what botanical illustrators do! Get inside the mind of a botanical illustrator, and learn how their intricate drawings of plants help science. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the...

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in...

Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in...

You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and...

Take a riverboat ride back to 1800s America and learn how Mark Twain's world influenced his writing. This nonfiction text breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense of what life was like in Mark Twain's time. Developed by Timothy...

Take a carriage ride back to 1800s America and learn how Louisa May Alcott's home and family life influenced her writing. This nonfiction text breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense of what life was like in Louisa May...

In this guide to costumes and makeup, you'll read about the history, planning, and work involved in designing costumes and creating makeup for the stage. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential...

This high-interest nonfiction book dives into the history of theater, television, and movies, and details how special effects like lighting and sound have changed over time. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book includes...

From gamma rays to mighty mutants to mad science, superhero stories are filled with ideas borrowed from the world of science. Which superpowers might soon be made possible by science in real life? Explore the science behind superpowers with this...

Showcasing daring feats and illusions, this book takes a look at the famous illusionists throughout history who have amazed us with their magic tricks. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes...

Heat and light are important for survival, but where would you find heat and light in an emergency? Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy...

Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features...

Do you have what it takes to survive when necessities like water are scarce? Students will learn how dehydration affects the body along with basic survival skills including how to treat water and the importance of having a plan in place in case of...

Build literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about STEAM topics! With TIME For Kids content, these nonfiction readers will keep students reading from cover to cover. The high-interest topics include social media, technology, animals,...

Featuring TIME For Kids content, these nonfiction readers build literacy skills and social studies content area knowledge. The dynamic images and detailed, factual sidebars will engage students in reading and learning as they develop their higher-order...

Build literacy skills while introducing students to STEAM topics! With TIME For Kids content, this 8-Book Set will keep students reading from cover to cover. These nonfiction readers feature high-interest topics including tongue twisters, alpha animals,...

Featuring TIME For Kids content, these nonfiction readers build literacy skills and social studies content area knowledge. The dynamic images and detailed, factual sidebars will engage students in reading and learning as they develop their higher-order...

Louis Pasteur is the scientist who first began pasteurization. This engaging Spanish biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Pasteur and how he had a major impact on the world of food science. Along with learning about Pasteur's dedication...

Give students insight into the Industrial Revolution, how it influenced innovation and employment in the United States, and how it changed the lives of Americans at the beginning of the 20th century. With this nonfiction Spanish-translated book, readers...

George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist and was often referred to as "The Plant Doctor". This captivating Spanish biography highlights the life of Carver and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used...

Teach students about the Civil War and the causes of it with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy, as well as the events that led up to the Civil War...

Help students discover what caused the American Revolution. This nonfiction Spanish-translated book explains the problems the colonists faced, including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and Intolerable Acts. Readers will also learn about the First...

Give students insight into the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights with this Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial--and the way each of those branches works to keep...

Introduce students to the very first United States Congress and government with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn what caused the colonists to create the First and Second Continental Congresses, Committees of Correspondence, and...