STEM & STEAM

Born during a short-lived marriage between the Romantic poet Lord Byron and an educated mathematician, Lovelace felt the pull of both the creative and scientific worlds. As a lonely and sickly young girl, Lovelace spent her hours building a flying...

Not only was Turing one of the founders of computer science, he also helped the British military break Nazi codes, allowing them to decipher messages that helped the Allies win World War II. Turing was a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence;...

An inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds, told by debut author-illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov.The city of Baghdad was full of thinkers, artists, and scientists, the...

One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in...

Water is an essential part of life on Earth. But in some places, it's running out. Through expert analysis and informational insets, students will learn about water scarcity, pollution, the impact on public health, and how to protect this diminishing...

Celebrate Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, in this inspiring STEM picture book biography about the maker of one of the world's favorite toys. You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely...

How we harvest and consume energy is one of the most important topics of our time. Solar, wind, coal, oil: energy sources drive industries, innovation, market economies, and global societies, but they also have lasting impacts on our environment. The New...

Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and disease. These natural disasters can strike suddenly and leave a trail of destruction behind them. How exactly do natural disasters change ecosystems? How can an ecosystem recover from such a deadly event? What lasting...

Young people today are more aware of climate change than ever before. In this book, readers will study the specific ways that climate change has disrupted the natural processes at work within ecosystems. They will learn how climate change puts species at...

Originally native to the Caspian and Black Seas, zebra mussels are now widespread throughout the United States. Transported accidentally, these quickly reproducing creatures soon became a deadly invasive species. From zebra mussels to water hyacinths,...

How is energy passed within a natural community? Readers will learn the answer to that question and more in this engaging and educational text all about food chains and food webs. From the smallest krill to the largest whale, all members of an ecosystem...

Technology has become part of our everyday lives, with computers, smartphones, and ever more complex technical marvels bringing the world to our fingertips. This title offers an overview of one of the most exciting times in technology. Beginning in 1900,...

The Industrial Revolution improved technology so significantly that social structures and the world economy would be changed forever. This resource examines technological developments during the era. A brief history of the Industrial Revolution first...

While the medieval period is often written off as a backward and benighted era, it was, in fact, marked by advances in wind and water power, agriculture, navigation, timekeeping, and military technology. The invention of the printing press near the end...

What's inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and...

Are we there yet?! You've been in the car for hours. If only you could teleport to your destination. One day, it might be possible! Through leveled text and engaging photos, this title introduces readers to the exciting possibilities of teleportation. It...

How much strength does it take to be a superhero? In this fun title, readers will find out! Engaging text and fun photos introduce super strength in fiction, exploring the origins of a popular hero with the power. Then, each chapter introduces how it is...

Ever wondered what you could do with super speed? You could get to school in the blink of an eye! In this title, a narrative opener puts readers in the action. Then, fact-filled chapters cover the use of super speed in fiction, how it appears in real...

Is invisibility possible? Some scientists think so! This amazing superpower may seem like a far-off dream, but scientists are researching its possibilities. This high-interest title explores those possibilities through leveled text and interesting photos...

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how wind turbines could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic,...

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how solar farms could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative...

This informative title examines the science behind climate change, how engineers are working slow the crisis, and the current challenges facing engineering solutions. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a...

This informative title examines the science behind carbon sinks, how scientists are using them slow the climate crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a...

This informative title examines how transportation contributes to climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic,...

This informative title examines how farming and food production contribute to climate change, how improving agricultural science could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an...

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how future fuels could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a...

Walks readers through the process of writing blog posts. Examples, writing prompts, and checklist summaries help readers apply their knowledge effectively.

The world is full of scientific pushes and pulls, some of which can be scary. This engaging book draws readers into the exciting and strange realm of forces. Colorful images and accessible text help reinforce and aid in the understanding of important...

From self-driving cars to magnetic trains, the future of transportation is full of exciting possibilities. Hit the fast lane to see what the next 100 years of transportation may have in store for the human race.

Informational text, expert analysis, and seminal public documents enlighten students about the garbage situation we are facing, which not only includes mountains of food scraps and discarded possessions, but hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste as...

Readers may not think of technology as being from the ancient world, but advances in agriculture, weaponry, art, and food preparation have influenced the development of both human history and the physical development of humans themselves, as well as...

From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and...

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Students will time travel to the Age of Reptiles and discover the world of dinosaurs in this vivid, detailed guide. They will trace the development of reptiles through the prehistoric periods of life on earth and learn different theories for the cause of...

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous. The...

With advances in modern technology, many obstacles faced by the nations in Australia and the Pacific Realm have been greatly reduced. It has opened the door for this region to become a powerhouse in global affairs. Using vibrant photographs and a...

Starting with little more than bones and rock, scientists have pieced together an amazing array of details about the lives of dinosaurs. The Science of Dinosaursdigs into the science behind some of prehistory's biggest, deadliest, and most fascinating...

How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how...

Explores the engineering challenges behind building tunnels, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the...

Explores the engineering challenges behind building stadiums, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the...