STEM

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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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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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Quirky characters drawn in comic-book style introduce basic mathematics concepts in this six-volume series of books. Story problems help students develop a fundamental understanding of mathematical operations and teach them techniques for solving real-life math problems.

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With bright and colorful comic-book-style pages, this series makes complex STEM lessons exciting. 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.

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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 nonfiction series examines the newest and coolest technology in a variety of spheres: consumer, medical, industrial, and more! Each volume introduces readers to some of today’s coolest tech, including advanced jet engines and rocket airplanes, biometric security systems, carbon-free energy stations, space observatories, and what everyday life will be like in the virtual reality of the metaverse. Real-world applications, detailed descriptions, and engaging photography, capture curious...

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With exciting photographs and easy-to-understand sentences, this book set explains how climate change affects the weather, wildlife, our oceans, and the habitats of living things around the world! Explaining the possible devastating effects of climate change, the books include a helpful glossary and index that direct students to the most important terms and topics. As they read along, kids will learn how they can help fight climate change (also called global warming) by changing little things...

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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...

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This riveting follow-up to Out of This World 2 focuses on eight more high-profile NASA scientists and explores the cutting-edge projects they’ve initiated that are pushing the boundaries of space study. New concepts include plans to create bioinspired venus fliers, exoplant-spying super telescopes, and inflatable stargazers. Volumes include reader activities that mirror the Think, Create, Share, and Grow principles of the AASL Standards Framework for Learners.

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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.