STEM & STEAM

Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, 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 dams, 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 briges, 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...

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An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers. Sova's mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each...

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science. Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life...

Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about solids, liquids, and gases, bringing science experiments to life. Welcome to the chemistry lab! Through imagination, exploration and play, readers see that matter comes...

In this accessible informational picture book, young readers can follow the fascinating story of how we got from the very beginning of the universe to life today on the "bright blue ball floating in space" called Earth. They'll learn about the big bang...

As climate change intensifies, it has become more important than ever for students to learn about weather systems and weather patterns. Provide your students with step-by-step instructions for creating models that demonstrate how greenhouse gases get...

Long before astronauts ventured into space, scientists and philosophers used models to develop theories about Earth and what lies beyond it. This experimentation guide shows students how they too can create models to forge a deep understanding of topics...

Much of human perception is thanks to the transmission of light and sound, from reading a book, to watching television, to walking to school. Explaining deep but foundational topics through modeling, this book helps readers visualize and represent the...

ALA NOTABLE BOOK AMELIA BLOOMER TOP TEN BOOK "Stanley has been delighting and informing readers with her biographies for years, and here, her considerable talents are once again on display...Hartland's charmingly busy art, reminiscent of Maira Kalman's...

Join a group of fun-loving shapes as they collaborate and create in this picture book from a Caldecott Honoree. Come along on a creative adventure with a gang of saucy shapes--and a mischievous mouse who wants to play too. Meet circles, rectangles,...

A lake turns into an island.A cozy bay into a secluded cape.A gulf with sea turtles transforms into a peninsula surrounded by pirate ships. This unique information book for the very young switches between bodies of water and corresponding land masses...

Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book for the very young. Now in paperback. Hey, water! I know you! You're all around. Join a young girl as she explores...

The United States has been the one of the world leaders in scientific discovery for almost a century, and that is due in no small part to the contributions of immigrants. Yet new arrivals to the country have always faced some measure of hostility and...

The surrealist movement turned the art world on its head with bold, strange works of art that celebrated the subconscious and the power of dreams, and delighted in defying convention. With celebrated artists, such as Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte, the...

Beginning as a 19th century literary movement, Romanticism was all about the drama, glory, imagination, and the awesome (and awful) wonders of life! Stirred by changing times across Europe, Romantic art championed humanity and emotions and celebrated...

This "delightful first look at STEM" is a lively celebration of math and all the ways it applies to everyday life, featuring fun math activities for kids (School Library Journal). What is math? So many things! Counting and calendars, weights and...

From abundant natural resources to controversial political maneuvering, the countries that make up East and Southeast Asia are undoubtedly having an effect on global economics. How are these countries adapting their factors of production with...

Home to some of the world's most advanced and densely populated cities, South Asia has contributed more than its fair share of innovations to science and technology. Guided and supported by their natural resources, the economics of countries in this...

How do the advances in science, technology, and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa impact the larger global community? This book takes a close look at the past and present technology that has developed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how it ties into the area's...

The region of Southwest Asia and North Africa, also known as the Middle East, has many fast-developing countries. However, recent history in the area has slowed some scientific and technological advances, which has had an effect on the broader region as...

The definitive picture book biography of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic. Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National...

The Vikings are mostly known for their adventures on the sea and for their barbarous warring tactics. However, they were also innovators of weapons, jewelry, and clothing. This book explains who the Vikings were and how their inventions inspired other...

This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. "Refreshing, enjoyable, and unpredictable."--School Library JournalEach ring of the doorbell brings more...

Written by award-winning Black children's author Sharna Jackson, this engaging book introduces young readers to twenty-six contemporary artists from Africa and of the African diaspora, working in everything from painting, sculpture, and drawing to...

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they used to live. Researchers believe fewer than 98,000 exist in...

This colorful and stimulating volume will enthrall readers with its incredible presentations of complex algae, fungi, and plant life. Students will learn that there's more to flowers than beauty, some plants are dangerous to other plant life around them,...

Spiders, jellyfish, and dragonflies are a few of the many invertebrates that students will unearth in this visually striking, scientifically vetted volume. Readers will be fascinated by the sheer diversity of invertebrate creatures, and realize how...

Readers will be mesmerized by prehistoric and modern fish and amphibians alike as they tour through this striking volume all about water-dwelling creatures. They'll learn the anatomy of sharks, the communicative power of different colors between fish,...

From beaks and flying styles to nests and dances, readers of this vibrant book will learn about the basic characteristics and fascinating variations of different bird species. They will become familiar with how different birds are born and develop, how...

LEGO(R) Heroes is a collection of twelve remarkable​ stories featuring everyday heroes using the LEGO(R) system in innovative ways to solve global challenges. Meet twelve visionary builders from around the globe who have turned LEGO(R) play into...

Introduce your child to data collecting and how it connects the world around us with the children's book Communities Near and Far.How does data teach us about our community and the world? Learn about how data shapes communities and plays a key part in...

The region that is home to Russia and the Eurasian Republics has undergone a lot of political turmoil over the past century. Much of this history still contributes to the scientific, technological, and economic development in the area. In turn, this...

Rich histories and bright futures can be found in nations spread all across the European continent. The area's traditions of excellence in science, technology, and economics are contributing to its continued success. From the economic strength of the...

While our world has many different places with different governments and economies, it is still vastly interwoven, through the global community. The United States has the world's largest economy. It is a massive importer and exporter, creating a constant...

"An excellent title for classroom libraries . . . train enthusiasts will be particularly captivated."--School Library Journal Using the rhyming poetic structure of This is the House that Jack Built, author Yvonne Ng takes young readers on a cumulative...

Engineering has existed in one form or another for millennia but gained considerable traction during the twentieth century with the creation of aerospace, biomedical, genetic, and nuclear engineering. It also saw incredible advances in the areas of...

With an eye toward the STEM disciplines, this book will excite anyone who is interested in the science of something that most of us take for granted: water. With straightforward and compelling language, this book teaches readers about the basic functions...