STEM & STEAM

It's your world, so make it a sustainable one! Learn how small, everyday choices can lead to big, positive changes for the planet—from how you use energy to what you wear, eat, and buy. Packed full of tips and relevant actions for kids to take,...

Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Entire neighborhoods can quickly be destroyed. Besides the impact on people, the environment suffers. Ash can pollute air and water sources. Animals can be killed or displaced. After a wildfire, soil can...

From decorative refrigerator magnets to Earth itself, we are surrounded by magnetism. Have you ever wondered how magnets work and why they’re attracted to some objects? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his...

Tsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can be disastrous for the environment. Tsunamis can strip sand from beaches and uproot trees...

It is easy to get to many places around the world these days—we can just fly there. In early 1900s though, it was not so simple. But the Wright brothers were up to the challenge of figuring out how people could fly. With historical images and...

You may have heard about “human computers” like Katherine Johnson who were essential to NASA’s space program. But there were other women who also played key roles in the space race—like Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross who became...

Whether an animal is fighting to survive or trying to catch a meal, sometimes their best bet is a surprise attack. From hidden claws and tentacles to sideways fangs, other animals don’t see these startling weapons and defenses coming.

VVRRUUMM! Did you hear that roaring sound? It’s the revving engine of a powerful sports car. Car fans love the sleek curves, wide tires, and rumbling, turbocharged engines found in popular sports cars. Look under the hood to get a closer look at...

In a battle to survive, sometimes an animal’s best defense is to gross out the enemy. From poop and slime to puke and gas, these slimy and smelly animal adaptations allow some disgusting animals to live to fight another day.

In matters of survival, spikes and other sharp body parts are great tools to have in your armory. From razor-sharp claws and talons to bones that can poke through their skin, these animal weapons and defenses keep predators at a distance.

Learn about chemical reactions with this easy and fun project. Gather some simple supplies, follow the steps, and sit back and watch what happens!

A sundial is the oldest tool used to tell time. Make a simple sundial using rocks, a paper plate, and a pencil. Track how the shadow made by the sun moves throughout the day.

With just a few supplies and easy-to-follow steps, create a marshmallow catapult. This project demonstrates how a simple machine and forces and motion send a sweet treat skyward.

Gather a few supplies and follow the simple steps to power a light with this fun science experiment!

Square, Triangle, and all the other shapes each think they’re perfectly perfect for a special job at the library. Line is literally imperfect—broken and chipped by the long journey to the library. But Line has a quiet determination and fierce...

From the soft chirping of birds outside to the loud rumble of a roller coaster, our world is filled with sound. Have you ever wondered how sound works and why we can hear it? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his...

Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment. Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals’ homes and nesting areas can be destroyed. Some animals can even...

When an animal’s life is on the line, sometimes its best option is to pretend to be something it’s not. From posing as poop to gluing dead bodies to their backs, check out some impressive ways that animals hide in order to survive.

Could Earth be flat? Are the birds you see actually robots designed to spy on people? Did giant sharks called megalodons really die out millions of years ago, or are they still alive? Some people believe in conspiracy theories about the planet we call...

From the sun shining on us during the day to fireflies twinkling at night, our world is illuminated by light. Have you ever wondered what light is, how it works, and why we can see it? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom...

From quick, strong crocodiles to lizards that just look like crocodiles, these endangered reptiles are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible reptiles that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right...

From towering elephants to lynxes with tufted ears, these endangered mammals are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible mammals that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this...

From spotted butterflies to sand-dwelling beetles, these endangered invertebrates are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible invertebrates that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information in this...

From sharks with oddly shaped heads to fish that look like they have hands, these endangered fish are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible fish that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right information...

From owls that live underground to penguins that build their nests in bat poop, these endangered birds are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible birds that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver just-right...

From salamanders with lots of frills to squirmy creatures that look like worms, these endangered amphibians are having a tough time. Learn about some incredible amphibians that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and leveled text deliver...

Huge cracks in highways. Buildings reduced to rubble. An earthquake can leave behind great destruction. These disasters affect the environment too. Earthquakes can pollute water supplies. They can change the coastline, disrupting plant and animal life...

From skaters at the park to spaceships launching into space, forces and motion are at work all around us. Have you ever wondered how things move, why they stop, or how a rocket can blast off into space? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super...

Tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets—the military has lots of amazing vehicles! How do they work, and what kinds of jobs can they do? Kids will find the answers to all their questions about military vehicles in this fun, interactive book.

Cars, buses, bicycles, and monster trucks—our highways and byways are teeming with amazing vehicles! How do they work, and how do they help us travel? Kids will find the answers to all their questions about vehicles with wheels in this fun,...

Paddle boats, tugboats, cruise ships, and submarines—our waterways are full of vehicles that float! How do they work, and where can they take us? Kids will find the answers to all their questions about water vehicles in this fun, interactive book.

Jets, helicopters, airships, and hot air balloons—an amazing variety of vehicles soar through the sky! How do they work, and where can they take us? Kids will find the answers to all their questions about vehicles that fly in this fun, interactive...

Today, we can talk to someone across town or even across the country right away. We just pick up the phone and call them. But it took a lot longer to get in touch with folks before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. With historical images and...

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it—an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldn’t have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical...

How does a search engine find just the right information? It uses a set of instructions you never see. And that wouldn’t be possible without the ideas of Ada Lovelace—the first person to describe an algorithm. With historical images and key...

Was the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969 faked? Is proof that aliens are real being kept hidden? People believe in many conspiracy theories about space. Get the inside story on each theory to discover why people believe in it and what scientists and...

Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world.This is a kid's book about climate change. Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you're looking for the best place to...

Bring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about space!What is the nearest neighbor to Earth? What is the force that pushes a rocket called?Find out the answers to these questions (and many more)...

Body Bring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about the human body!What is your body’s largest organ? What connects the eye to the brain? What is the longest bone in your body?Find out...

Bring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about the earth!What is the highest mountain in the world? What is the Earth's core made of?Find out the answers to these questions (and many more) in...

Bring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about dinosaurs!When did dinosaurs roam the Earth? Which dinosaur was the biggest?Find out the answers to these questions (and many more) in this exciting...

Bring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about animals!What is the largest known butterfly in the world? What is the purpose of a shell? Which fox lives in the Sahara?Find out the answers to...

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe.We invite you to take a journey through the...

Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources.This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and...

A spacetastic new edition beaming with incredible pictures and the latest facts about the universe.From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all.Did you know that the moon was once a piece of...

Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends!Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too.Why do bees sting?Why should I brush my teeth?Why do we need microscopes?Join Elmo and friends to find out the...

See science as you've never seen it before.The new edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia: Science! – with a ground-breaking visual approach to science, using awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us...

Discover everything you could ever know about science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history in this vibrant visual encyclopedia for children!Did you know that more than half of the human body's weight is water, and...

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia includes everything you need to know on just about everything!Have you ever wondered what the earliest photograph ever taken was? Or what the latest Rover on...

A cool compendium of extraordinary figures and number-based facts about everything in the world from animals to art.Zillions of fun figures at your fingertips!Are you eager to know all the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch...

Explore the deep blue as you’ve never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young explorer.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI...

This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvelous medicine, and record-breaking feats.The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is...

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas.The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Earth is a vibrant...

This exciting introduction to oceans will take little ones on incredible adventures across the seven seas!This charming children's encyclopedia is full to the brim with fascinating facts about life on and under the waves. Little learners can dive in and...

A charming first animal encyclopedia bursting with facts, perfect for little learners ages 5-9 who want to know everything about the creatures they love.From elephants to sharks to penguins, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is bursting...

Let your little explorer go on a daring journey across land, sea, and sky! Discover the exciting exploits of incredible adventurers who shaped our world.Learn all about famous adventurers who searched the world far and wide in this engaging and colorful...

Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.Why are flowers colorful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How...

Explore planet Earth like you've never known before with this perfect children's encyclopedia for a young explorer.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery...

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition.Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks...

Explore the human body as you’ve never known before with this ultimate kid’s guide to what goes on under our skin.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking...

Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud?Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of...

This book takes you on the ultimate anatomical adventure around your own body, revealing how little you know about yourself in mind-blowing depth and detail.As part of the best-selling How Things Work series, this biological bonanza uses dynamic...

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia.Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery...

Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book! Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much...

How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology.Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and...

Let this guide be your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.Is red wine good for your heart? Will caffeine raise your blood...

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it’s a bad idea...

Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it...

Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems, and climate change.Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains more...

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them.The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from...

You don't have to be a scientist to find this beginner's biology book fascinating!What is life? Why do bees dance? How do animals know their mothers?Who discovered germs? Discover the living world, how it interacts with the environment, and stand in awe...

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe.We invite you to take a journey through the...

Learn about key concepts behind the world’s most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture...

Explore the animal kingdom as you’ve never known before with this children’s encyclopedia perfect for young animal lovers.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses...

Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Math Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Math in this overview...

Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Psychology in this overview...

Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Psychology in this overview...

The perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions.Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?",...

The perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions.Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?",...

Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this physics book for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning.Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to...

With a foreword by teen Colombian American climate justice activist Jamie Margolin, this fun and empowering guide to making the world a better place is packed with inspiring ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference.Full of...

The world's tropical rain forests are being destroyed. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this rain forest rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it is up to you to save the rain forests before they disappear...

Yoshi’s Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But...

Wildfires rip through forests, choke the air with smoke, and destroy homes. Some wildfires are sparked by nature. Others are started by humans. All come with devastating results. Readers will find out the science behind wildfires, learn about recent...

People, plants, and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth. Learn about floods, what...

The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Amazon rain forest! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how monkeys, parrots, anacondas, sloths, and other...

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the African Savanna biome! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to...

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows, and what you can do to reverse its effects.

Birds chirp. A dog barks. Thunder claps. We hear sounds all around us. But how? Sound waves travel through the air, but we don't see them. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about sound waves and how we use them every...

You see your shadow outside on a sunny day. A rainbow appears in the sky after a storm. Light waves are all around us, even when it's dark. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about light waves and how we use them every...

Lava shoots into the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants...