Ages 11 to 12

In the Econo-Graphics series, readers will examine economy-related issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Income, budgeting, investing, supply and demand, global markets, inflation, and more are covered. Each book highlights...

People have been constructing different types of buildings for thousands of years. Each structure was built using architecture--an amazing combination of science and art. This series explores different styles of architecture and takes an up-close look at...

From strange sports to wild inventions, take a look at the world's weirdest stories--stories too strange to be made up! Each weird book in the series is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower...

It’s Lyra’s birthday! The friends gather at the park to celebrate and participate in fun contests for the grand trophy. Conflict strikes when Lyra and her cousin struggle to work together. How will they resolve conflict? Will the birthday...

The students are heading to the museum! There they'll work together to complete the museum checklist as they encounter enormous sharks, ancient velociraptors, and beautiful shells! Readers will learn about compromising, being a good teammate, and being...

Today is laboratory day! The students are excited to build a baking soda and vinegar-powered rocket. However, the friends are having trouble making good choices and Sero causes an accident in the lab. Ms. Silver uses this opportunity to teach readers...

Today the class heads to the theater for some acting! However, Tinn is acting sad since he recently lost his pet bird. Together the class learns how to practice empathy and understand others as they take to the stage. Alongside these colorful characters,...

Staying organized can be tough, but it can help you achieve your goals! After a messy start to the morning, the class learns about organization and strategies to help manage time. Alongside of colorful characters, readers will be introduced to time...

It’s the day of the big geography test and everybody is nervous! To help them prepare for the challenge, Ms. Silver introduces the students to strategies that will allow them to calm down and do their best work. Readers will learn about, deep...

Today is the big science fair, but – Oh no, Tinn and Zax crashed into each other, destroying their science projects! Both students are upset and angry, but with the help of Ms. Silver they learn how to manage their strong emotions and repair their...

Today is a bad day! There’s a storm brewing outside and the students are feeling irritable - to make matters worse, no one can focus on the math lesson. To help get the students back on track Ms. Silver introduces them to mindfulness, as they...

Would you rather climb the tallest tree that ever lived, or the neck of the tallest dinosaur? Bump into a creature called a lace crab or one called an unusual shrimp? Be hunted by a tyrannosaurus or velociraptors? Ponder these questions and many more in...

Would you rather play cards with Pinocchio or croquet with the Queen of Hearts? Go to the amusement park with Curious George or the Cowardly Lion? Go for a stroll in Wonderland or Oz? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You...

Would you rather build a house on the seashore or inland? Fly with a frigatebird or swim with a leatherback sea turtle? Eat a plate of blubber or a bowl of kelp? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather series. Engaging...

Would you rather build a house on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park or on South Africa's Table Mountain? Have a pet from the Great Barrier Reef or the Galapagos Islands? Bathe in Wyoming's Grand Prismatic Spring or the Dead Sea? Ponder these questions...

Would you rather sunbathe on Earth or on the moon? Be part of a civilization that lived on one planet or many? Crash land on a comet or an asteroid? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather series. Engaging color...

Would you rather be bitten by a bull snake or by a cuddlylooking mammal called the slow loris? Hug a sloth or a python? Have dinner with the lizardlike tuatara or with a tarantula? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You...

Would you rather surf big waves in Hawaii or snowboard at the X Games? Do a backflip on a motorcycle or jump over a dozen buses? Ride a superfast roller coaster or one with lots of loops? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would...

Would you rather hang out with the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot? Have a fairy godmother or a pet gremlin? Celebrate the full moon with a coven of witches or a pack of werewolves? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather...

Would you rather visit an old forest or a new one? Have a fir or a maple for a Christmas tree? Go to a pool party with a raccoon or an opossum? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather series. Engaging color photography...

Would you rather be able to go to work in your pajamas or bring your pet to work? Be a singer or a DJ? Be a pizza taster or an ice cream taster? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather series. Engaging color...

As space travel becomes more advanced, the possibility of living on other planets might become a reality. If the Earth becomes inhospitable, humans might have to use space technology to find a new home! Find out what life on other planets might look like...

Our Earth?s rainforests are full of diverse wildlife and important plants, but their existence is threatened by loggers and climate change. Find out how the destruction of these important ecosystems can impact everyone! What Would Happen If?? explores...

Climate change poses a serious risk to Earth?s polar icecaps. As the Earth becomes hotter, our icecaps are melting at fast rates. Find out what happens as the icecaps melt and how they influence our lives! What Would Happen If?? explores some of the most...

The technology we use is getting smarter and smarter. Robots can now solve complex math problems, walk around, and even write music. Find out what could happen if robots hit the books and become smarter than humans! What Would Happen If?? explores some...

While they don?t erupt often, supervolcanos pose a huge threat to humans who live near and far. Find out how these giant volcanos can impact our planet if they blow their top! What Would Happen If?? explores some of the most important questions of modern...

Bees may be small in size, but they have a massive impact on the natural world! Find out why these important insects are at risk and what would happen if they disappeared. What Would Happen If?? explores some of the most important questions of modern...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. The latest space stations are the biggest orbiting structures humans have ever built. Yet space stations are just a small part of the newest space...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Computers are a great example. In the span of a few decades, computers have radically changed the way we live. But that?s nothing compared to the impact of...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Today, we live and work in the real world. But computer scientists and inventors are creating a new virtual reality world where people can work and play in...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Concerns about privacy and security are growing as the world becomes more dependent on computerized data and information. Soon, you may be able to secure...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. That includes solving some of the biggest problems facing the world. Today, climate change threatens the way of life for every person on Earth. New...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. New jet engine designs use cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques so passenger airliners and military jets can fly faster and farther than ever...

The benefits of technology require large amounts of resources to develop and spread. But modern living is already taxing Earth’s resources and the environment. To continue to improve human life on Earth, we may have to look to space for the...

Neptune, the last planet in our solar system, has barely been studied. But the planet and its giant moon Triton hold many secrets, Triton could even harbor life! Learn how engineer Mahmooda Sultana plans to send a probe to Neptune in a fraction of the...

Housing astronauts on the moon and Mars is a huge challenge for future space exploration. Learn how biologist Lynn Rothschild plans to use fungi as a construction technology to build bases for astronauts. Mush-rooms, anyone?The books in the Out of This...

Modern space suits are bulky, uncomfortable, and difficult to repair. If human beings are going to explore and colonize the moon and Mars, they will need something better to wear. Learn how engineer and astronaut Bonnie Dunbar is using her experience to...

The reflectors used in the world's largest telescopes are big and heavy. Instead of glass and metal, could they be made of reflective plastic? How big could a space telescope be if you could blow up the main lens like a balloon? Learn how astronomer...

Radio telescopes can help astronomers learn the secrets of the universe's birth. But, such telescopes must be huge, and radio signals from Earth and the sun interfere with their readings. Learn how engineer Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay plans to solve these...