STEM & STEAM

There are many types of creatures that make good pets, and they don't always have fur and four legs. Snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas, and even scorpions are examples of pets that need terrariums to feel right at home. Sharpen your geometry skills as...

Four students must utilize their math skills to solve a challenging escape room. Do they have what it takes to spot the polygons and make it out before the time is up? Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this fiction math book uses...

Did you know that only 5% of the Earth's oceans have been explored? Underwater investigators are on a mission to find out more! These passionate people come from different backgrounds with interests that range from science to shipwrecks. But they all...

The sport of disc golf is fairly new, but it's exploding in popularity. Similar to golf, participants throw flying discs into target baskets. Learn rational numbers as you read about this up-and-coming sport. Packed with factual information and...

Practice using ratios while engaged in reading this fiction story about a school newspaper threatened by budget cuts. Will the students be able to rally support and save the paper? Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this math book...

Building miniature models is a fun project for people who like to work with their hands and build things. But, building models is not only for people looking for a fun activity. Models are also used to create many of the things you see in the world...

Join Elizabeth and Zachary as they celebrate their birthday at an amusement park. Along the way, find out more about the different types of roller coasters. These rides use lifts, twists, loops, and gravity to deliver big-time thrills. Learn everything...

Bacteria have a slimy reputation. They're too small to see with the human eye, so it's easy to let them slip past unnoticed. But, bacteria are part of our daily lives. In fact, they affect everything from milk to our moods. Get ready to zoom in on the...

Our world is filled with lots of stories. And, some of the greatest stories are the ones that are captured on film! But, how well do we know the people who bring these films to life? Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of today's leading filmmakers and...

The world is filled with many amazing animals. Some are incredibly big. Others are super small. Some are very fast. Others are very slow. Many animals are unique enough to have a claim to fame. If there were an Animal Olympics, these creatures would...

What would we do without bridges? They allow us to cross over great heights and dangerous waters that would be inaccessible without bridges. But some bridges are more than a link between two places. From New York to Singapore, the stories of these...

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device,...

Hawaiian cowboys are called paniolo, and their history makes up a special part of Hawaiian culture. Paniolo are a lot like the cowboys you have seen in Western movies or in real life. They lasso calves, herd cattle, ride horses, and work on ranches, but...

A trip to Comic-Con becomes an adventure in learning division! Join Zach as he travels to San Diego to attend his very first comic book convention. Along the way, learn about the history of comic books and comic book conventions, and meet the dedicated...

The International Fireworks Festival of Montreal is about to hold its annual fireworks competition! Travel with Stella to view the event, and prepare to be wowed by fireworks displays from around the world. See what Stella learns about the passion and...

Take children on a grand tour of the highest places on earth in this striking book all about mountains. From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular mountains, mountain ranges, and...

A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have, selling lemonade and limeade--and also lemon-limeade. With a catchy refrain (Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LEMONADE!), plus simple math...

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways...

This book relays the factual details of the invention of Facebook in 2004 through three different perspectives. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Harvard student, Harvard...

Easter Island is an awe-inspiring place. This small island located off the coast of Chile has a fascinating history. Enormous stone statues called moai number in the hundreds. These intriguing statues are a mesmerizing sight for visitors to the island...