Children will be fascinated by the wealth of animal and plant life in Nature Unfolds The Poles, a richly illustrated new book that takes readers on a journey from the Antarctic and its… More →

Children will be fascinated by the colorful animals and plants in Nature Unfolds The Tropical Rainforest, a lavishly illustrated new book that takes readers on a journey from the swamplands… More →

Full-color images and engaging text combine to help readers understand the properties of non-metals. Non-metals make up a small, but fascinating part of the periodic table. Readers will learn More →

Global warming has forced countries around the world to invest in alternative energy sources. With this rethinking, nuclear energy is getting a second look - even from die-hard… More →

We all learn about the world around us by making observations. Scientists are no exception! This intriguing title explains how scientists observe using their senses and tools. Readers will… More →

Working in oceans presents unique challenges. Readers will learn how ocean engineers design equipment and processes to help scientists that study ocean systems, such as oceanographers, do… More →

The Babylonians and Sumerians were using thick, gooey oil as early as 5000 BC as pitch to caulk their boats and hold their building bricks in place. Oil is actually a fuel, like coal, but its More →

Follow the journey from egg to chicken. Find out: • why the egg you eat for breakfast does not have a chick inside; • how a chick can breathe inside an egg; • why a chick needs a tooth… More →

Human overpopulation is putting pressure on our planet and its natural resources. The more people there are, the more resources are consumed, harming the environment and depleting the… More →

There is an abundance of life in the rainforests of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Amazon, though few humans live there. People and Places describes what and where the world’s tropical… More →