STEM & STEAM

Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.   Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential...

Four friends investigate whether their favorite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim, and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favorite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop...

From the microorganisms living in your mouth to Earth's vast oceans, our world is full of ecosystems both big and small. Have you ever wondered how everything in the world is connected? Here's your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in...

From different types of bird beaks to creatures that shoot poison, animals have adapted to survive in many wonderous ways. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of animals? Here's your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max...

Think you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to know even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets, and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia.

This engaging book teaches readers about cars. It describes how cars work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the...

This engaging book teaches readers about trucks. It describes how trucks work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at...

This book for elementary readers highlights how maps and technology have changed the way people find their way from place to place. Full-color photos and a running timeline help show how changes in ways we travel and new technology have carried us from...

A rumble deep inside Earth. Hot, flowing magma is trapped and needs a way to escape. Pressure builds and causes a break in the surface. Eruption! Volcanic eruptions can shoot lava, ash, and smoke over a huge area. Why do they happen? Learn about...

A tree and your pet look nothing alike, but they have one thing in common--they are both made up of cells. Cells are really small. You can see them only with a microscope. Young readers will find out about the parts of cells, how they work, and what the...

Did you know that there are animals all around you that you can't see without a microscope? Sometimes it's good you can't see them. As you shed dead skin cells, thousands of dust mites gobble them up. Gross! Tiny water bears are super tough. They can...

The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young readers will get all the...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills...

What has six legs and can usually fly? An insect! Currently, there are so many insects in the world they completely outnumber humans. With different kinds of insects being discovered each year, it's important for young learners to know what an insect is...

Young amphibians start their lives with gills and live underwater. But as an amphibian grows, they perform what seems like a magic trick. They lose their gills and move onto land! Understanding how this strange animal group grows and changes from a baby...

Reptiles are cold-blooded animals usually covered in scales, like lizards, crocodiles, or turtles. They lay eggs with a soft shell on dry land, even if they live in the water. While not everyone has reptiles in their backyard, different kinds of reptiles...

Mammals can be found on land and in the oceans, but what makes a mammal a mammal? Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur that feed their young with milk. For young learners, understanding what makes a mammal is an important STEM building block...

There are thousands of different kinds of fish found in the oceans around the world. Some, like the massive whale shark, are bigger than a school bus, while some are smaller than the palm of your hand. Fish come in many different colors, shapes, and...

Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms--including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Like a Bird brings together...

This book for elementary readers highlights the evolution of space travel, from the very first satellite to today's plans to send people to Mars. Engaging photos and a running timeline highlight important space travel missions through history, including...

What do all the things you can see and touch in the universe have in common? Atoms! Made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons, atoms are so tiny you can't see them without special microscopes. Young readers will find out about the parts of atoms, how...

This informative book introduces young readers to wheels and axles, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table...

This informative book introduces young readers to wedges, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of...

This informative book introduces young readers to screws, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of...

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this children's book takes you on a visual and vibrant journey of all the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia for kids is the perfect guide...

Meet the crocodile-like Spinosaurus as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet...

Meet the short-armed Plateosaurus from the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.

Meet the plant-eating Iguanodon from the Late Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our...

Meet the water-dwelling Icthyosaur as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous and Early Triassic periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that...

Meet the small but mighty Compsognathus as it hunted in the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet...

Meet the fierce Coelophysis as it hunted in the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of...

Meet the long-necked Brachiosaurus from the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years...