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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From deep-fried insects to London's "Fatberg," this series is sure to make you scream, "that's disgusting!" Fun fact sidebars add bonus information. Easy-to-read font supports learning disabilities. 

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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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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Foods dominate as kids' favorite brands. Young readers will enjoy learning the backstories of such food brands as Frito Lay, Gatorade, Nestlé, and more! Narrative nonfiction throughout maintains interest, and diagrams provide visual support. 

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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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Would you believe even rats are affected by climate change? Earth's Changing Climate debunks misconceptions about the causes and effects of climate change by providing fact-based, current evidence. Each title takes a deep look into the impact climate change has on our planet today, and into scientific predictions about its future impact.

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Where in the World Can I… takes the traditional question-and-answer format and twists it into a fun but factual quest. Each volume title question represents an imaginative idea or adventure kids might think about trying to do in the real world. For example, Where Can I Find a Dragon? explains all about the frightful Komodo dragon and other real-life "dragons." Each book provides supporting information so the adventure results in real learning.