Charlotte has a talent for anything technological, so when she receives a doll as a present, she upgrades it with a few spare parts and some code to create a new and improved friend.

Takes readers into the cutting-edge world of nanoscience where they will be introduced to the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us.

When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned floats away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to figure out the best plan for getting him down.

Discovering a giant unicorn that is in so much pain that it is triggering earthquakes, Zoey, her mother and Sassafras race to find a scientific cure while their home is still standing.

Where does electricity come from? How does it make a computer run or a light bulb shine? Electricity is a form of energy that can be used in many ways. Starting with the tiny particles that make up atoms—electrons, protons, and neutrons—this book highlights the basics of how electricity works and furthers understanding through a series of easy-to-do experiments.

When William Beebe was born in 1877, scientists had only begun to explore the natural world, a world that fascinated Beebe even as a child. He studied migratory birds, rain forest canopies, and ocean depths. Beebe was a pioneer of ecology, observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

Q: When is a planet not a planet?
Scientists have argued for years over the answer to this question. And central to their debate has been Pluto, the tiny orb circling the Sun at the outermost reaches of our solar system. Then on August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet.
    
This fascinating and breathtaking audiobook explains in simple terms how advancements...

In From Wax to Crayon, early fluent readers learn how a crayon is made, from melting wax and mixing in pigments to boxing up crayons for people to buy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this item gets to their classrooms and homes. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about crayons using our safe search engine that provides...

Space Travel explores the science and machines we use in space. Kids will explore the International Space Station, learn about the rovers on the moon and Mars, find out which spacecraft has traveled out of our solar system and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...