STEM & STEAM

The polished gems in a beautiful necklace, a countertop, and table salt each have something in common: they're made of Earth's minerals. Readers are introduced to the formation of these minerals through age-appropriate fact boxes and a graphic organizer...

What's under your feet as you walk outside? There's more than just grass and dirt under there! Young readers will learn more about Earth's layers, from the rocky crust to the dense inner core, in this intriguing book. Color illustrations and photographs,...

In this hilarious dog book for kids, New York Times-bestselling author Chris Barton introduces social emotional learning and math concepts in a fun comics-style picture book format. Humor and high-energy abound as a lovable bunch of dogs discover what...

*Selected as a "recommended title" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering! If you were designing a...

*Selected as a "recommended title" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering! How do you keep a truck...

Do you wonder about the world around us? In this book, learn about electrical circuits and why they make a difference in our daily lives.

Do you wonder about the world around us? In this book, learn how electricity changes into other forms of energy and makes a difference in our daily lives.

Do you wonder about the world around us? Matter is everywhere. In this book, learn the measurable properties and observable properties that scientists use to understand matter.

Do you wonder about the world around us? In this book, learn the different types of forces that affect our daily lives.

Do you wonder about the world around us? In this book, learn the different types of energy that affect our daily lives.

Perfect for STEM and space storytimes, this musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts singing along as they learn the science of space travel. Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune...

In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology...

In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to...

In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones...

In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science...

In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology...

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But...

The author of Those Shoes and an award-winning illustrator team up for the story of a girl who tries to overcome her fear of bees to see how amazing they are. Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her:...

Lacrosse is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports played by young men and women in North America. In order to fully understand this exciting sport and play it safely and successfully, it helps to have a strong understanding of the science...

If readers have ever wondered how soccer players "bend it like Beckham," they'll enjoy this unique look at the science behind the world's most popular sport. Detailed text, fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams help readers understand the many ways...

Physics explains how an ice hockey player scores a goal. Biology explains why certain exercises help hockey players become better and stronger. Math is used to calculate the exact measurement of different kinds of hockey rinks. Engineers use technology...

In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they're doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the...

Slam dunks, quick passes, and jump shots are all actions of scientific principles, and readers discover why as they explore the ways physics, biology, and other areas of science are applied in the game of basketball. As readers take in details from fact...

This captivating book exposes readers to the question classic archaeologists can't seem to answer: how were some of our great Stone Age structures built? Impossible constructions, such as the Egyptian pyramids, required such amazing precision and...

Even as the world becomes increasingly wireless, nearly everyone remains dependent on the hardwired work of electricians. The need for homes, offices, public spaces, and other facilities to stay heated and able to power people's machines and devices at...

This straightforward guide empowers those young women who are interested in working as computer and information research scientists, computer network architects, information security analysts, software developers, web developers, and video game...

A shortage of women in various fields of the sciences persists, due in large part to social conditioning, lack of support, and outright prejudice. Increasing the visibility and success of female scientists is key to breaking down these outdated...

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Author Alice Brière-Haquet and illustrators Olivier Philipponneau and Raphaële Enjary's One Very Big Bear is a funny "picture book for children who like a bit of a surprise when they are learning their numbers" (School Library Journal). As far as he can...

Want to make your own web site or blog, but don't know where to start? Think you could be the next online sensation? This book is packed with practical tips on how to make your own web site or blog, from planning and preparing your site or blog to...

The tundra is cold and dry. Tundra Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Savannas are warm and covered in grasses. Savanna Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...

Rain forests are hot and humid. Rain Forest Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Oceans cover much of Earth. Marine Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Grasses and wildflowers cover the grasslands. Grassland Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table...

Lakes, rivers, and wetlands are types of fresh water. Freshwater Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

Forests are filled with trees. Forest Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Deserts are extremely dry. Desert Biomes explores the plants, animals, and climate that make up the biome. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

Imagine having 5,000 of human history's most amazing artefacts at your fingertips! Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient...