What has a nucleus, coma, and two tails? Why, a comet, of course! The wonder and mystery of comets has excited humans for centuries, and they continue to provide valuable information about the solar system and the creation of the galaxy. This title will introduce striving readers to comets with thought-provoking information, fascinating facts, and engaging images.
What will life be like in 100 years time? Humans will be living in outer space quite soon. Probably within the next 50 years - that's in the reader's lifetime - there'll be at least one small group of scientists inhabiting a different planet.
A brave adventurer and his colleague manage to escape a dangerous situation in the River Rapids. Set in a challenging environment, essential STEM skills come in handy.
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for others, from Sally Ride's early ambition with tennis through her first two space missions and her work to inspire young girls to pursue science. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
From Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, to Peggy Whitson, space station commander, citizen space explorer Anousheh Ansari, and British space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book profiles 12 women from around the world who have gone into space or worked in the space industry. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos, biographical details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. An Out of the Shadows section features mini-bios of space-focused women who never got the recognition they deserved.
Have you ever seen something in the sky that you could not identify? You wouldn't be alone. Many people have reported seeing unidentified flying objects. Reports range from flying saucer sightings to stories of mysterious lights in the sky. Readers will discover the history of UFO sightings and the evidence both for and against their existence.
Explains what causes the northern lights. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.
The STEM titles come packed with cross-curricular information covering all the essential aspects of these familiar school topics. Key word entries and highlighted key words in the text focus learning and understanding.
Leo is a genius. His pet cat named Pallas is not! But together they come up with some brilliant inventions. Full of brainy ideas and way ahead of his (Stone Age) time, Leo tackles inventions that will change the way people live and work for hundreds of years to come.
Leo is a genius. His pet cat named Pallas is not! But together they come up with some brilliant inventions. Full of brainy ideas and way ahead of his (Stone Age) time, Leo tackles inventions that will change the way people live and work for hundreds of years to come.
The story of a girl and her dog—in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega-dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches protecting the human settlers of a strange planet. In fact, Sienna connects better with Gus than with other kids. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community—and launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Space is a dangerous place for humans. That's where robots and rovers come in! These cutting-edge space machines can explore planets, moons, and comets that are off-limits to people. Learn about space machines and the jobs they do through this augmented reality reading experience.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Humans first placed a space station in orbit around Earth in 1971. Construction of the International Space Station began in 1998, and since then people from different countries have been living and conducting cutting-edge science experiments there. Explore the latest news about space stations with the help of augmented reality.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Space suits protect astronauts during launches and landings and allow people to go on space walks. But astronauts need a lot more gear than just their suits to complete missions. Sometimes, they build their own tools in space using 3D printers. Augmented reality features add to this exciting exploration of space gear.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Black holes are invisible because light cannot escape their gravity. Explore new techniques that astronomers use to study black holes and learn about thrilling discoveries in black hole science, with the help of exciting augmented reality features.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Landers, rockets, and capsules carry people and cargo to and from space. Modern space vehicles can go farther and explore more than ever before. Learn all about them in a space adventure enhanced with augmented reality.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Billions of comets and asteroids orbit the sun. Most travel through space far from Earth, but when the planet crosses paths with an asteroid, the results can be beautiful, destructive, and long-lasting. Learn about the latest discoveries in comet and asteroid science in an augmented reality adventure that gives readers a close-up look at space.
Stars are unimaginably massive and hot, and galaxies have billions of them. Stars are born in enormous clouds of dust and gas and often die in violent explosions that cause space itself to ripple. Discover the secrets of galaxies and stars with the help of augmented reality.
Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Did you know that more than forty spacecraft have explored Venus? Or that some astronomers think an unknown planet might be awaiting discovery beyond Pluto? Find out the latest discoveries in planetary science with augmented reality that brings space alive.
Which brilliant men and women have made ground-breaking scientific discoveries over the centuries? This series tracks the great scientific minds from all over the world - from the earliest geniuses who lived thousands of years ago to modern scientists who are advancing knowledge beyond our universe.
Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
In Shooting Stars, early fluent readers will explore the science behind shooting stars and the differences between meteors and meteorites. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and shooting stars. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about shooting stars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Shooting Stars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Eclipses, early fluent readers will explore the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, Earth's orbit, and how it plays a role in eclipses. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eclipses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Constellations, early fluent readers will explore the science behind stars and their patterns, as well as the history behind their mapping. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space and constellations. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stars and constellations using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Constellations also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Auroras, early fluent readers will explore the science behind the northern and southern lights. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, auroras, and their amazing displays of color. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about auroras using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Auroras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
