Quick view Experiments with Motion by Susan H Gray Presents home experiments demonstrating the properties of motion, including experiments using friction, inertia, and Isaac Newton's laws of motion. View Details
Quick view Warships by Katie Marsico Since ancient times, militaries around the world have relied on warships to make or break a wide variety of international conflicts. Readers will learn all about the history of combat vessels, from the ships of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Persians to... View Details
Quick view Skyscrapers by Katie Marsico Towering high above the horizon, skyscrapers are among the most incredible things humans have ever built. Readers will discover what it takes to construct such amazingly tall buildings, from what materials are used to how engineers predict the stresses... View Details
Quick view Self-Driving Cars by Katie Marsico Most people spend a lot of time driving. But what if they could simply choose a destination and relax, not needing to pay attention to speed limits, traffic, or other worries on the road? Some of today's most forward-thinking engineers are working to... View Details
Quick view Giant Trucks by Katie Marsico From the garbage trucks that help keep our towns and cities clean to the semi trucks that pull trailers full of important resources across the nation, big trucks play a major role in the way we live. Readers will discover how trucks were invented and... View Details
Quick view Drones by Katie Marsico Originally developed in the early 20th century for military purposes, unmanned aircraft, or drones, have come to be used for a variety of purposes. Readers will find out how drones work and what it takes to pilot them. They will also learn why the use... View Details
Quick view Bridges by Katie Marsico Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines. Readers will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the... View Details
Quick view Climate Change by Peter Benoit Describes the impact of climate change on animals, plants, and humans. View Details
Quick view Temperate Forests by Peter Benoit Introduces temperate forests, discusses the threats to them, and describes how the animals that live there survive. View Details
Quick view Wetlands by Peter Benoit Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and what is being done to save them. View Details
Quick view Oceans by Peter Benoit Explores oceans, discusses how they affect the climate, and describes the variety of life forms found there. View Details
Quick view Deserts by Peter Benoit This book briefly examines the geology and environment of deserts, as well as the people and animals who make them their homes. View Details
