Quick view Eating Healthy (Paperback) by Jane Sieving Pelkki Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body... View Details
Quick view Flu (Paperback) by Ann Squire Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a contagious virus that targets the nose, throat, and lungs. While many types of flu are easily treated, others can be extremely dangerous. Readers will discover how the flu is spread and how the body works to... View Details
Quick view The Nervous System by Christine Taylor-Butler Explores the human nervous system, describing its parts and how they work, what happens when they don't work, and how to protect the nervous system from damage. View Details
Quick view Computers (Paperback) by Christine Taylor-Butler From the smart phone in your pocket to the advanced systems controlling everything from banks to national security, computers are behind almost everything people do. However, this wasn't always true. Readers will explore the fascinating history of... View Details
Quick view Genetics (Paperback) by Christine Taylor-Butler Genes are the blueprints for all life. When scientists first began altering genes to change the traits of living things, they unlocked an entirely new branch of science: genetics. Readers will get an overview of the science behind genetics and find out... View Details
Quick view Antibiotics (Paperback) by Tamra B Orr Many of the world's most dangerous illnesses are caused by tiny living things called bacteria. Bacterial sicknesses once killed countless people. However, thanks to drugs called antibiotics, many types of deadly bacteria are no longer a major problem... View Details
Quick view Extreme Science Careers by Ann Squire Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far from the truth. Readers will discover how science careers can be full of adventure and excitement as they learn about researchers who study the insides of... View Details
Quick view Extreme Laboratories by Ann Aquire In order to maintain careful control over the safety and accuracy of their experiments, scientists often work in laboratories. Labs give scientists the space and equipment they need to make their greatest discoveries. Readers will tour some of the... View Details
Quick view Extreme Weather by Ann Squire Most days, you probably don't think too much about the weather. You might wear a coat on a cold day or carry an umbrella when it rains. But weather can be unpredictable. Downpours can flood entire cities, raging winds can knock down buildings, and huge... View Details
Quick view Extreme Bridges by Ann O Squire From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible... View Details
Quick view The Hottest and the Coldest by Katie Marsico From the burning heat of Dharan, Saudi Arabia to the icy cold of Antarctica, temperatures on Earth can have extreme variation from place to place. Readers will find out what life is like in these extreme places. They will also find out how conditions... View Details
Quick view The Highest and the Lowest by Katie Marsico Mount Everest, towering more than 29,000 feet above sea level, is the highest point on Earth. However, if the mountain rose up from the planets deepest point, in the Pacific Oceans Mariana Trench, its peak would still be more than a mile below the... View Details
