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What is celebrated during the festival of Diwali? Which holiday lets you have a water fight with an elephant? Is Pancake Week followed by Waffle Weekend? True or False?: Holidays and Celebrations is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches t...

Why did Lewis and Clark explore the American West? After whom is America named? Has the ship Endurance endured? True or False?: Explorers is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches the coolest facts about high-interest topics from explorer...

What is the difference between weather and climate? How do rising temperatures cause sea levels to rise? Where do greenhouse gases come from? True or False?: Climate Change is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches the coolest facts about ...

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In our modern world of plastics metal alloys and semiconductors it may seem as if we have all the materials we could need. But materials scientists continue to discover new materials with stunning properties surpassing existing materials in almost every respect. Learn about new materials including aerogels graphene nanotubes and metam...

Why do police officers read people their rights before arresting them? What is the Magna Carta? When is it time to take the fifth? True or False?: Civil Rights is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches the coolest facts about high-interest...

How many kinds of ants are there? What is a true bug? Do periodical cicadas read magazines? True or False?: Bugs and Other Tiny Creatures is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches the coolest facts about high-interest topics from bugs to ...

What was the first full-length animated motion picture? Has Bugs Bunny ever won an Academy Award? Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? True or False?: Animation is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind common misconceptions and teaches the coolest facts about high-inte...

Imagine a world where a human heart can be printed to order and tiny nanoscale machines constantly monitor our health. Where synthetic organs provide life-saving solutions for patients in need of organ transplants and robotic surgeons guided by artificial intelligence (AI) help perform delicate operations. That world is closer than you think. This book looks at the many ways that new medical technology is transforming the future of healthcare....

Modern technology requires a seemingly endless supply of clean energy. New energy grids will have to distribute electricity sensibly and not waste energy or increase pollution. In short the cities of the future will need smart grids and other energy tech. Learn how smart grids high-tech batteries tidal energy generation and more can help ...

Tiny computers chips keep our cars running and our smartphone apps and appliances functioning properly. But can computer chip design keep up with the increasing demands of modern technology? Learn about the next generation of computer chips and other computer tech that will run our future devices.

From ocean bottoms to mountain tops, from hot deserts to freezing tundra, the Ugh! Yuck! and Whoa! books highlight the most extreme animals: the grossest, the deadliest, the strangest, and the ugliest! This book is all about unusual animals you may never have heard of. Some live in the deep ocean, dense rain forests, or other places that people don't often go.

Learn about different financial career paths in this volume of Building Blocks of Finance.

Spectacular NASA photos and illustrations inspire readers to explore the wonders of asteroids, comets, and meteors.

This nonfiction graphic novel introduces animal behavior, including hunting, migration, hibernation, and tool use.

Join Ayo on an adventure. Ayo is an aardvark, an African mammal that eats ants and termites, and also a tour guide traveling the world. In this book, Ayo tours the city of Cape Town. Cape Town is a capital of the country of South Africa. Readers will learn about the city'shistory, eat spicy sausage, and see penguins on the beach.

Meet NASA inventor Geoffrey Landis! He's here to introduce readers to the methods used to explore the extreme planet of Venus. Alongside Geoffrey, readers will learn about how he and his team are harnessing the wind to explore this challenging environment. They'll learn about Venus's climate and atmosphere, rovers, hightemperature electronics, land sailing, and more. Students will learn about the process of technological design and the importa...

Where did Mr. Octopus go? Join the animal friends as they try to find Mr. Octopus during a game of hide and seek. Colorful illustrations and cute characters invite young readers to recognize details and identify hidden images! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience while entertaining stories and fun activities keep young reader...

Say cheese! Join Mr. Octopus and friends as they take pictures with their new camera. Colorful illustrations and cute characters encourage young readers to pay attention to detail be themselves! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience while entertaining stories and fun activities keep young readers engaged.

Everyone is good at something! Join Mr. Octopus and friends as they showcase their unique talents. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to celebrating ourselves and having fun! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience while entertaining stories and fun activities keep young readers engaged.