STEM

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Young readers learn financial literacy skills in a colorful graphic novel format that makes learning fun in this new installment of World Book’s popular “Building Blocks” series. Building Blocks of Finance helps kids learn best practices to earn, save, and manage wealth and guides them through the fundamentals of today’s global economy. No more “dismal science”! These books make learning financial literacy fun!Take a look inside and view our online activities here! ...

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Whisk away on a colorful journey inside the human body. From nutrients to neurons, discover all the weird and wonderful things inside your body! Focusing on the current COVID-19 pandemic and other issues in public health, cartoon guides creatively pair humor with fact-filled text.

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Give budding scientists a head start! Each nonfiction book pairs humor and action with scientifically accurate information to make even the most difficult topics amusing and easy to understand. Kids will eagerly learn the fundamentals of physics through such volumes as Energy, Force and Motion, Magnetism, and Sound.

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Math doesn’t have to be boring! Get students excited about math with Building Blocks of Math 1. Join quirky comic book characters as they introduce young readers to basic math standards. Designed in collaboration with elementary mathematics education experts, this series is appropriate for readers who are just beginning to learn math concepts, as well as older readers who can benefit from review and reinforcement.

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Developed in collaboration with NASA, meet eight high-profile scientists, and learn about the cutting-edge innovations they are working on to push the boundaries of space exploration. Discover the unique problems of living in space, exploring Mars and Venus, and protecting humans and spacecraft from dangerous conditions with this easy-to-read series about complex space topics. Each title includes an “Inventor Challenge,” a student activity that mirrors the Think, Create, Share, and Grow...

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Coding and computer basics come alive in the newest installment of the popular building block series. Join Al, Stack, Tasky, and other colorful characters in a graphic-novel style adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. 

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This nonfiction series examines the newest and coolest technology in a variety of spheres: consumer, military, industrial, and many more. The volumes place readers at the center of innovation, enabling them to see how they can use the latest technology in the present to transform their future.

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This STEM-focused series shows how these machines are becoming an ever-more-crucial part of our lives. Each volume uncovers the history behind robots and discusses how they may impact our future. Individual volume topics range from the everyday to the truly weird.

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Whether building a racing cart, running from tornadoes, or tracking a mysterious beast, Zac Newton and friends are ready for adventure. Zac, Lucía, Marcus, Ning, and Zac’s dog Orbit solve their problems with science. But to do so, they need a little help from some of history’s greatest minds. Luckily, Zac’s greatest invention, the Backspace app, allows them to take virtual visits to history. Travel along with Zac Newton and friends as they learn about electricity, animals, space, and more from...

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Every day, people perform chores, jobs, or other tasks to learn, make money, or improve their lives. Animals can be thought of as performing jobs and tasks, too, but they do them to survive and reproduce. Animals at Work is an informative way to look at the lives of animals, particularly at a time when the hard work of survival is becoming even harder because of habitat destruction and climate change. If animals are to thrive alongside us, it’s important for students to see the parallels...

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With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Solar System 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of our solar system. Take a close look at our planetary neighbors and discover their chemical compositions, atmospheres, moons, and other characteristics. Other topics include the development of telescopes and space probes and the history of space exploration.

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In collaboration with NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, World Book has created Out of This World—an exclusive series where kids with a 6th through 8th grade primary reading level can explore the next frontiers of space. Discover alien caves; hitchhike to asteroids, and more in this easy-to-read series about complex space science topics. Stunning imagery and interactive activities round out these books that will entice and challenge readers of all ages. The Out of This World...