Science and Technology Books

Come along for a rollicking ride in this picture book celebration of vehicles that puts girls in the driver’s seat! Girls can race…and girls can fly. Girls can rocket way up high!Piloting fire trucks, trains, tractors, and more, the girls in this book...

Explore the universe and learn about the science and history of space discovery in this educational and interactive guide!    Humans have always sought to push the boundaries of discovery, exploring not only Earth but the universe beyond...

An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 An NYPL Best Book of 2019 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A BookPage Best Picture Book of 2019 A Horn Book Fanfare...

Everyone’s interested in becoming more green these days—why should kids miss out on the fun? By cleverly combining creativity with eco-awareness, this timely book encourages children aged 7-14 to put down their mobile devices and get involved. From...

Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine.As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making...

Learn to read with the Smithsonian!Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian and esteemed literary childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian Readers: Trains Level 1 is designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering the...

In this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she...

A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream.You just never know what a new day will hold if you are brave enough to find out. On one quiet...

When the hall clock reads twenty minutes past four, the attic clock reads twenty-three minutes past four, the kitchen clock reads twenty-five minutes past four, and the bedroom clock reads twenty-six minutes past four, what should Mr. Higgins do? He...

Sophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that...

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the...

Max the Little Green Monster is a cute, furry green monster that loves the outdoors, especially the beach! But Max and his friends don't like cleaning up after themselves and after a picnic on the shore, they leave a big mess behind and go scuba diving...

A gorgeously written novel in verse about three girls in three different time periods who grew up to become groundbreaking scientists.Maria Merian was sure that caterpillars were not wicked things born from mud, as most people of her time believed...

A boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of...

One day, on his way home from shopping, Grug finds his path blocked by a fallen tree. Grug walks around the tree, but then he can’t see the path. He keeps walking, but he’s never been into this part of the forest before. The forest is very dark. And...

Discover the law of relativity with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Who will make sure all the creatures in the garden have something to eat? Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Little construction workers will love learning all about mighty construction vehicles with this nonfiction Little Golden Book!Put on your hard hats! My Little Golden Book About Construction Vehicles is a fact-filled look at a subject children are...

Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer...

Have you ever seen inventors on TV or in the newspaper and thought, "That could be me!" Well, it certainly could?and this book shows you how. Kids Inventing! gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for turning your ideas into realities for...

Why do newspapers turn yellow?How does bleach make colors disappear?Why can't you mix oil and water?Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry inthis fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities thatteach the basics of...

A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children . Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to...

Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover. * Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down * Why a Frisbee flies * What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump With dozens of fun,...

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your chemistry class? Or do you just want to know how the world really works? Janice VanCleave's...

Simple and fun activities that inspire understanding and respect for the environment. Discover what pollution is and what it does Learn how you can limit pollution through conservation and recycling Make your own environmentally friendly products ...

The perfect science fair idea books. Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice VanCleave's Molecules * What are molecules made of? * How do water molecules stay together? * How does heat affect the movement of molecules? Janice VanCleave's Molecules...

How long is the world's longest earthworm? How tall was a brachiosaurus? What's the average diameter of human hair? What's the circumference of the earth at the equator? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about math...

What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin?How is water transported through plant stems?What's the best way to grow penicillin?How are butterflies different from moths?Now you can discover answers to these and other fascinatingquestions about biologythe...

There's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids, chosen by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of...

This fun-filled resource will help you discover how to answer these questions and more, and in the process, come up with your own great science projects. Janice VanCleave's Super Science Challenges gives you the ideas and information you need to start...

Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to...

A great way to prepare for any science fair This comprehensive workbook from Janice VanCleave promotes science success in school and at science fair time. It features 50 complete experiments from all areas of the science curriculum, supplemented with...

"Harried parents or teachers seeking ideas for science fair projects will find this resource a godsend." --Science Books & Films"An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist"Useful information and hints on how to design,...

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like to learn to balance...

Discover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . .Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science...

Master the essential scientific methods and make your science project a winner!Whether you re hoping to wow the judges at the next science fair, want to do a great job on a school project, or are looking forward to a career in science, How to Make Your...

Discover the secrets behind some amazing inventions!Through observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humansthrough the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexingproblems. These solutions have included such incredible inventionsas the...

Surf your way to fun-filled adventure and school success incyberspace!Want to join in the search for real-life aliens, take a virtualtrip into the eye of a hurricane, and learn magic as you mastermathematics? With Online Activities for Kids, the fun...

Don't Just Learn Division . Master It! Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style...

Don't Just Learn Multiplication...Master It! Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique...

Don't Just Learn Fractions ...Master Them!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique...

Don't Just Learn Measurement.Master It!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the Magical Math series provides everything you need to know to become a master of mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her own unique style...

Explore the wonders of science with the very best of guides!Have you ever wished that you could observe underwater creaturesundetected? Or watch the very moment a caterpillar becomes abutterfly? Or create your own rain? Well, with Scientific...

Untangle the Mystery of Human Hair! Listen to a Heart Throb! SniffOut Why Stinky Feet Stink!SCIENCE THAT REALLY GETS UNDER YOUR SKIN!Explore the amazing human body, from the hair on your head to yourstinky feet * Smell like a salmon * Build a balloon...

A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations,techniques, and ideas!Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone'sfavorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave's A+Science Fair Projects has everything you need...

Caught in the Last-Minute Science Project Scramble?Looking for Fun, Interesting Project Ideas?You're in luck! With Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project IsDue Tomorrow! you can choose from a wide variety of ideas drawingfrom all the scientific...

Thirty terrific physics projects from everyone's favorite science teacherThis invaluable guide to physics projects, written for middle and high school students, details how to put together projects that showcase key physics concepts. In this latest...

How much would you weigh on Mars?What can exploding balloons tell us about weather?Why do heavy ships stay afloat on water?How can you lift an elephant with one finger?You'll discover the answers to these and many other fascinatingquestions when you...