Ages 13 to 14

Meet NASA inventor Robert Hoyt! He's here to introduce readers to technology capable of building large structures in space. Alongside Robert, readers will learn about how he and his team are developing a robotic technology to build spacecraft while in...

Meet NASA inventor Mason Peck! He's here to introduce readers to the use of underwater space technology. Alongside Mason, readers will learn about how he and his team are building squishy robots to explore the oceans on Europa. They'll learn about...

Meet NASA inventor Bruce Wiegmann! He's here to introduce readers to the use of sails in space. Alongside Bruce, readers will learn about how he and his team are building a machine that can sail to the edge of the solar system. They'll learn about solar...

Meet NASA inventor Kendra Short! She's here to introduce readers to her unique ideas for Mars probes. Alongside Kendra, readers will learn about how she and her team are building a printable spacecraft. They'll learn about Mars exploration, circuits,...

Meet NASA inventor Philip Lubin! He's here to introduce readers to interstellar travel. Alongside Philip, readers will learn about his work on building lightsailing probes that can visit distant stars. They'll learn about stars, Proxima Centauri, solar...

Meet NASA inventor Geoffrey Landis! He's here to introduce readers to the methods used to explore the extreme planet of Venus. Alongside Geoffrey, readers will learn about how he and his team are harnessing the wind to explore this challenging...

Meet NASA inventor Masahiro Ono! He's here to introduce readers to the importance of asteroid exploration. Alongside Masahiro, readers will learn about how he and his team are building a probe that can hitch itself to an asteroid. They'll learn about...

Meet NASA inventor William "Red" Whittaker! He's here to introduce readers to caves on other planets. Alongside Red, readers will learn about how he and his team develop robotic missions to explore caves on the moon and Mars. They'll learn about lava...

Imagine a world where a human heart can be printed to order and tiny nanoscale machines constantly monitor our health. Where synthetic organs provide life-saving solutions for patients in need of organ transplants and robotic surgeons guided by...

Modern technology requires a seemingly endless supply of clean energy. New energy grids will have to distribute electricity sensibly and not waste energy or increase pollution. In short, the cities of the future will need smart grids and other energy...

New miniaturized Cubesats are revolutionizing the space industry and changing the way we explore and utilize space. These miniaturized satellites reduce the cost and time required to design, build, and launch satellites with a remarkable array of amazing...

Tiny computers chips keep our cars running and our smartphone apps and appliances functioning properly. But can computer chip design keep up with the increasing demands of modern technology? Learn about the next generation of computer chips and other...

Would you visit an art gallery to see a painting created by a computer? Or read a poem written by a software program? Artificial intelligence (AI) program are now capable of generating artworks that rival those produced by human artists. AI can generate...

In our modern world of plastics, metal alloys, and semiconductors, it may seem as if we have all the materials we could need. But materials scientists continue to discover new materials with stunning properties, surpassing existing materials in almost...

Are you curious about the future of virtual reality? Did you know that virtual assistants are already helping humans complete tasks? Or that virtual reality video games can immerse you in a different world? This title will introduce readers to a variety...

Are you curious about the future of military technology? Did you know that scientists are working on creating robot soldiers? Or that radar stealth helps to make planes almost invisible? This title will introduce readers to a variety of exciting new...

Are you curious about the future of space exploration and travel? Did you know that scientists are working on creating rockets that can survive multiple trips to space? Or that in the future tourists might be able to visit space? This title will...

Are you curious about the future of cities and homes? Did you know that engineers are creating technology to build mile high skyscrapers? Or that vertical farms could allow us to grow crops in the middle of cities? This title will introduce readers to a...

Are you curious about the future of transportation? Did you know that scientists are working on developing flying cars? Or that drones could help to quickly deliver packages directly to your house? This title will introduce readers to a variety of...

Are you curious about biotechnology and the future of healthcare? Did you know that stem cells might be able to restore sight to the blind? Or that biotechnology could help to extend the human lifespan? This title will introduce readers to a variety of...

Are you curious about computers and robot technology? Did you know that robot AI dogs can learn tricks and find their way home? Or that quantum computers might be used to create medicine in the future? This title will introduce readers to a variety of...

Are you curious about futuristic, new technology? Did you know that 3D printers allow us to print tools, cars, and even food? Or that solar panels can generate energy from the sun? This title will introduce readers to a variety of exciting, futuristic...

Katie Flanagan is a star striker on Peabody’s soccer team. Her strength is in her legs! When she tries out for the basketball team, she finds that her upper body is not as strong. Then Katie is bullied by another girl for her performance. Can Katie...

Lucy Andia competes on Peabody’s gymnastics team. She excels at floor exercise, but Coach Dawson moves her to uneven bars. Lucy is used to being on the floor. The high bar is more than eight feet off the ground! After numerous falls, Lucy is too scared...

Keith Evans is Peabody's backup quarterback. But his head is not in the game. He wants to see more action! When Coach Joh suggests he move to a defensive position, Keith is wary. Isn't the action on the offensive side of the ball? Can Keith redirect his...

Pitcher Tony Andia uses the strong arm and tenacity that makes him Peabody's star quarterback to excel on the baseball field. But when he thinks an opposing player has disrespected him, he loses his cool . . . and the game! Was Tony right about the dis?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As darkness closes in on the city of shattered light, an heiress and an outlaw must decide whether to fend for themselves or fight for each other. As heiress to a powerful tech empire, seventeen-year-old Asa Almeida strives to prove she’s more than...

A devastated Earth’s last hope is found in Pearls: small, mysterious orbs that fall from space and are capable of supplying enough energy to power entire cities. Battling to control the Pearls are the Skyship dwellers—political dissidents who...

Two brothers battle for one planet’s fate As the alien Authority’s invasion begins, mankind stands on the brink of annihilation. Cassius Stevenson and his brother Jesse Fisher—descendants of the planet Haven’s resistance...

Following the dramatic showdown in Seattle, brothers Jesse Fisher and Cassius Stevenson find their world has been turned inside out. The faculty at Skyship Academy is keeping Jesse prisoner in his own home, fearful of his influence over the Pearls...

For the most hated crew on Requiem, the only way out is up. It’s been four months since runaway heiress Asa crash-landed on the matriarchal outlaw colony Requiem, bringing a nasty AI and a host of deadly secrets with her. Now, she runs with her...