Ages 11 to 12

Isabella Clemente plays second base on Peabody's softball team. The team has won two championships in a row! But this season the team is faltering. When Isabella lashes out at her teammates, Coach Dawson points out that it is easy to be a good sport on a...

Artie Lieberman is most comfortable in the broadcast booth. He loves announcing games! But when the goaltender for Peabody's hockey team is injured, Artie volunteers to be the substitute. Coach Walters is not sure, since Artie only plays recreational...

What's the strangest robot you can think of? Do you have ideas for a nonconventional robot? This book will introduce readers to some of the weirder, less traditional robots in the world of technology! They'll meet zoo robots, bionic kangaroos,...

Do robots have brains? Can they think and learn like humans? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots are able to learn and grow using their artificial intelligence. They'll learn about autonomy, AI, robot brains, topdown and bottomup...

How does a robot perceive the world around them? Do they experience senses the way that humans do? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots sense their environments and navigate through them. They'll learn about actuators, electric motors,...

How do robots travel around? Will robots of the future move faster and fly more quickly? This book introduces readers to robots on the move, as they fly, wheel, and swim their way around the world. They'll learn about flying drones, automated guided...

Do robots only take care of boring work? No! This book introduces readers to the exciting jobs of robots in space, on the battlefield, and in disaster zones. They'll learn about drones, bomb disposal, livesaving robots, firefighting robots, robot space...

Do you wonder about how robots can help us complete everyday tasks? Wouldn't it be nice to have a robot help cook dinner? This book introduces readers to the ways that robots can assist humans in the home and local community! They'll learn about...

Do you wonder about how robots can help us make our jobs easier? How can robots help us do our dirty, hardtodo jobs? This book will introduce readers to the ways that robots assist humans in completing the dull, dirty, and dangerous work that we don't...

Did you know that robots don't only have to work? They can be used for fun too! This book will introduce readers to the fun ways that robots can be used for entertainment and play. They'll learn about robot dogs, early toy robots, ancient automatons,...

Do you wonder about how robots might exist alongside people? How can robots help us live better, more fulfilling lives? This book will introduce readers to the ways that robots can assist humans and help us accomplish tasks we can't do alone. They'll...

Do you know what makes a robot different from a computer or a tool? Just what makes a robot tick? This book will introduce readers to the basics of robots and how they function. They'll learn about programming, autonomy, different types of robots,...

This fascinating series provides an up-close look at some of the most incredible architectural wonders of past centuries. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of each structure, as well as what the site is like today. Each book...

With this series, young citizens of the world will learn how they can commit to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Books include thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities for youth to engage in their own communities and...

Welcome to the Science Squad, a citizen science organization for curious kids who love nature and science! Follow along as Squad members journal their efforts to make a difference in the world around them. Titles Included: Crab Campaign: An Invasive...

Welcome to the Science Squad, a citizen science organization for curious kids who love nature and science! Follow along as Squad members journal their efforts to make a difference in the world around them. Titles Included: Hatchling Hero: A Sea Turtle...

Get set . . . for Jett! Jett Ryder is the biggest name in freestyle motocross stunts. Not only can he pull off the biggest air and most death-defying tricks, but his stunts take place in extreme locations: Niagara Falls, the Space Needle, Mount...

Will Washington plays a secret agent in the hit kids’ TV show Code Name Danger, based on the bestselling book series. What no one realizes is that he’s also a real-life undercover spy. Juggling filming, spy missions,...

Girls are forbidden to practice story magic. Only bad things happen when they do. Everyone knows this, but that doesn’t stop twelve-year-old Kaya A’Dor from learning the basics from her older brother Hob. The trick is to sense a...

Twin brothers Jordie and Joey have never met their parents. Maybe it’s because they aren’t from this planet? When another kid at school tried to force Jordie to show him the “crop circles” on his back that prove he’s an...

Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four different perspectives. See what the witnesses get right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Bet you’ll never guess what really happened! Titles Included: ...

Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four different perspectives. See what the witnesses get right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Bet you’ll never guess what really happened! Titles Included: Lab...

As the only “normal” at a school for the superpowered, Cole Champion is often challenged to prove why he deserves to be there. But with the help of his robot Sidekick and fellow STEM lover Mireya Morales, can he save the day his own way?...

At Second Chance Ranch, the Ramirez family cares and works to find homes for all kinds of animals on their 200-acre ranch in Texas. Sisters Natalie (12), Abby (10), and twins Emily and Grace (9) all do their part to help out and give each animal the...

At Second Chance Ranch, the Ramirez family cares and works to find homes for all kinds of animals on their 200-acre ranch in Texas. Sisters Natalie (12), Abby (10), and twins Emily and Grace (9) all do their part to help out and give each animal the...

Our world contains an incredible diversity of geographies, nations, and cultures. This informative series explores eight regions of the world, focusing on their rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples. Titles...

Science for the Future highlights some of the latest technological advances that are changing the way people interact with the world. Each book explores the discoveries the technology was based on, the challenges scientists currently face, and the...

Destination Space showcases the history of space exploration, the cutting-edge advances being made in this field today, and the new space breakthroughs that are just over the horizon. From historic achievements to future dreams, each title highlights a...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us. It powers the personal assistants in our smartphones, collects data online, and builds products in factories. This series offers a fascinating look into what AI is, how it is currently being used, and how it...

Engineering the Human Body explores how biomedical engineering is improving people’s lives and bodies. Each book provides an in-depth look at a specific technology, including how and why it was developed, as well as examples of the...

With greenhouse gas emissions warming Earth and climate change increasing natural disasters, people and governments must reduce their dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels and move to clean, renewable energy sources. This series provides a...

Technology has great power to transform people’s lives. This series provides an engaging overview of the history and science behind several amazing innovations, highlighting the changes each one created and the new ideas and applications...

Cutting-Edge Technology delivers an in-depth look at today’s hottest technology trends. Each book explores the science behind the technology, current applications of the technology, potential dangers of the technology, and the future of the...

This series gives readers an in-depth look at the code that makes technology work. Through kid-friendly text, concrete examples, and colorful photos, readers will learn about programming languages and the many inventions that these languages help coders...

This series introduces readers to some of the world’s greatest civilizations, focusing on what daily life was like for the people who lived there. Colorful spreads give readers an accessible overview of each civilization’s government,...

Biggest Names in Music introduces young readers to some of the most popular stars in music today. Each exciting narrative summarizes one artist’s life and career to date while also including biographical information such as family life and charity...

I’m from the future. We need you. Ever since he learned about climate change, twelve-year-old Jonah has dreaded a weather-beaten future where not even his asthma medication can save him. Luckily, a girl from that future arrives just in time to...

The Fandom Fever series provides an inside look to some of today's hottest musical fandoms. From Swifties to the BTS ARMY, fans and soon-to-be fans will enjoy this hi-lo series. Titles Included: Beyonce's BeyHive Blackpink's Blinks Harry Style's Harries...

Help students get the concepts they need to know while building foundational reading skills with The Breakdown. Each title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With...

Sphinxes and dragons and witches, oh my! Join Elena, her big brother Jorge, and their friends Marcus, Fiona, and Amy as they travel through time to ancient civilizations hunting for mythical monsters and keeping them safe from the eyes of history! This...