A basic introduction to dwarf planets, such as Pluto, their sizes, compositions, and places within our solar system. More →

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From static electricity to wind, there is energy all around us! In this book, young scientists can learn more about creating electricity using a lemon, how to block radio waves, and more,… More →

Furry head pops up … Beady eyes blink … Meet the prairie dog! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a More →

Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying… More →

Colorful praying mantises may be big bugs, but they are also masters of camouflage. They stay still and blend in to fool both prey and predators. When it's time to attack, however, praying… More →

The study of fossils, the discovery of ancient artifacts, and the use of radiocarbon dating have helped us learn a lot about prehistoric times. How did the dinosaurs live? What did Earth look More →

Colorful bills flash … Webbed feet paddle … Meet the puffin! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a… More →

Do you want to make the best paper airplane? Or perhaps centripetal force and the idea that water can defy gravity excites you! This is the book for curious young physicists, ready to learn… More →

People do all sorts of pushing and pulling each day--from pulling their socks up in the morning to pushing a button to start their car. In this volume, the forces behind pushing and pulling… More →