Science & Technology

Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.... 

The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11....

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions....

When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution....

Learning How to Learn teaches students about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more....

Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space....

This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein - but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life....

A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving listeners a new perspective on the origins of Gary Paulsen's famed survival stories....

A young listeners edition of the New York Times best seller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table....

Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle - roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico - had gained a mythic reputation....

This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb....

Designed to be used as a student's first introduction to the higher sciences, General Science covers a wide range of topics, including the scientific method, geology, anatomy, physiology and more....

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times best-selling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about Jane Goodall, the chimpanzee scientist....

Brimming with action, suspense, and rich historical information, this rousing account reveals the true story behind one of the world's defining scientific competitions....

Nunca se es demasiado jóven para salvar el mundo. Este es el mensaje que transmiten los 16 cuentos de este libro. 16 vidas extraordinarias de personas que luchan cada día por salvar el medio ambiente. 16 historias para los pequeños heroes que salvarán nuestro planeta....

Take a ride inside the human body with Ms. Frizzle and the class....

Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more....

Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners....

Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, listeners won't want to pause this audiobook....

An eccentric schoolteacher and a widow-lady babysitter are the heroines in these new digital studio recordings of Donald Davis' two all-time most-requested stories....

What does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative audiobook....

This is the incredible true story of the 12 boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue. Award-winning author Marc Aronson brings us the backstory behind how this astounding rescue took place....

There are so many amazing missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, best-selling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts 12 such disasters....

This is the touching story of the benevolent naturalist who roamed the Ohio valley in the early 1800s, planting apple orchards....

Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of 20, created Apple in his parents' garage....

Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina....

How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers....

Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting" - the Executioner Wasp....

Cinq histoires originales, pour permettre aux enfants de s'initier à l'écologie. Résumé : Les enfants sont les citoyens de demain et il est essentiel de...

The story of the Space Shuttle Challenger was a sad one. The failed launch caused the demise of its astronauts. Today, the unfortunate launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger is used to better space flight, and to ensure that the same accident does not happen again. Learn about what happened, and how such an unfortunate event can be prevented. Secure a copy today! 

In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring. On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree’s home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: The tree had survived.

Are you looking to teach children how to code? Or, are you looking to start coding? This book on beginner HTML and JavaScript is the answer. For the last couple of years, the news keeps talking about the digital economy and how everyone needs programmers. It seems like everyone wants to learn how to code. However, it is not that easy. Coding is a skill; and like any skill, it takes time to learn. Like any skill, the younger you start, the better you get.

An all-seeing Moon rock of almost impossible age, called Bok, has been looking down at our blue and green planet for millennia. Geologists - people who study rocks - have a saying: 'Rocks remember'. During his time, Bok has witnessed some truly wondrous things. Created in the earth-shattering collision four and a half billion years ago that led to the formation of the Moon, he has seen stars burst into being and meteors streak through the solar system. He has seen his own Moon surface be transformed with craters, and he has watched a fiery planet transform into the haven we know today.

Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary offers a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats. 

Can cats code? These cats sure can! Find out all about loops and conditionals, presented with playful rhyming verse. Kids will learn how loops and conditionals can save coders time, with lots of examples from everyday life. If loops and conditionals are throwing you for a loop, then this is just the book for you! 

Can cats code? These cats sure can! Computer bugs come to life with playful rhyming verse. Listeners will learn about types of errors that can bring a computer to a crawl. And they'll discover these bugs aren't so scary - all thanks to debugging! 

Did you know that companies and governments send more than 100 satellites into space every year? And that most of those satellites continue to orbit Earth - even after they have stopped working? More than 500,000 old satellites, pieces of metal, and other bits of junk currently pollute Earth's orbit. And that number is growing. Astronomers, engineers, and politicians all agree that the future of space exploration is in danger if this debris isn't taken care of. But the problem of garbage in space is difficult and expensive to solve. 

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game - and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into outer space? Soon you might be able to find out! For years, only trained astronauts were allowed to travel through space, but now lots of companies are creating spacecraft that will allow regular people to experience space for themselves. World View Enterprises wants to take people to near space using a helium balloon. And Virgin Galactic has already sold hundreds of tickets for a ride on its Unity spacecraft. But is this kind of space travel safe? Will these new spacecraft be able to get off the ground? 

Have you ever dreamed of walking on Mars? Or maybe even living there? Ever since Mars was discovered, people have wondered if there could be life on this mysterious red planet. For years, astronomers at NASA and other space agencies have been exploring Mars. They've sent rovers to study the planet and search for water and signs of life. One day, NASA plans to send astronauts there, too. But first, they need to learn many things about Mars and how people might travel that deep into space. 

Did you know that astronauts work on Earth and in space to study places beyond our planet's atmosphere? But there's a lot more to space travel than just research. With no gravity, a wild schedule that includes 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every 24 hours, and no fresh food, it can be a challenge to stay healthy in orbit. Public and private space agencies are working to solve these problems as humans travel farther and more frequently into the depths of space. Learn more about the daily lives of astronauts and how they live, work, and prepare for the future in space. 

Alexander Graham Bell opened the doors to improving telecommunications between humans. He invented the telephone, and the inventors after him kept making new and better versions. Listening about his life will reveal the challenges he had to overcome. Such revelation could also improve how you deal with problems today.  

Let’s talk about the 19th century as a time when much of our necessities were answered with technology. Let’s talk about the 19th century with answers to economic riddles. This biography book for fifth graders features the likes of The Wright Brothers, Samuel F. Morse, Louis Braille, Elijah McCoy, Madam CJ Walker, and Alexander Graham Bell. Listen to their stories. Begin today. 

You’ve probably heard of Neil Armstrong and his historic moon landing. But other than that part of his life, what else do you know about him? This biography book will discuss the life of Armstrong before he even became an astronaut. Do you share the same qualities as Neil Armstrong? Maybe you’re destined for greatness, too!