Smart Science

Welcome to our voyage of discovery. In this series we’ll be travelling to many hard to reach places. Some hidden from view entirely: deep waters, high skies, the vastness of space. We’ll fly with a bee across a summer meadow all the way into her hive. Dive deep into the ocean to visit the miraculous Black Smokers. And we’ll even travel on the inside of a water molecule before it turns into a hailstone. We’re on an extraordinary audio journey of imagination – to learn something fascinating about our world and gently relax or fall asleep along the way.

They erased an empire of giants. They buried the cities. They lied about the flood. For centuries, the world believed the grand neoclassical domes of the Gilded Age, the impossible marvels of the World's Fairs, and the spires of the Old World were built by horse and hammer. They were wrong. Tartaria was real. A benevolent global civilization of Black giants who mastered free wireless energy, sonic architecture, and the living art of shadow-weaving. Their cities sang with light. Then came the Great Mud Flood.

Ignite your child’s curiosity in just minutes a day—no screens, no boredom, and no repeated facts, even if your young explorer has heard it all before! Do you wish your child would put down the tablet and pick up a book that’s just as entertaining—and a whole lot more educational? Have you struggled to find a gift that keeps curious minds engaged and learning, without the yawns or eye-rolls? Are you searching for a resource that sparks endless “Wow!” moments, answers their wildest questions, and inspires new adventures far beyond the page? If you nodded yes, you’re in the ...

In Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, renowned cognitive scientists from around the world share innovative teaching strategies that significantly transform student learning. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond. Enrich your pedagogy, professional growth, and knowledge of the newest findings in educational psychology with down-to-earth tips straight from the source: cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers. Learn how you ...

What If You Could Give Your Child the Superpower of Curiosity—Without Screens, Boredom, or “Do I HAVE to Read This?” Screen-Free Fun + Hours Of Learning + Laughter = The Perfect Gift Under. The Ultimate Rare & Unusual Facts Book transforms learning from “meh” into “MIND-BLOWING!”—packed with unbelievable facts, brain-bending puzzles, quizzes, riddles, and real-life challenges that keep kids entertained, laughing, and learning for hours!

What if every page you turn makes you shout, “Wait… WHAT?!” Did you know… Marie Curie once used glowing radium as a homemade nightlight? A single software bug once cost NASA millions? You can generate electricity just by walking, dancing—or even shaking a leg? Some black holes spin faster than your kitchen blender? Welcome to Mind-Blowing Facts You Can’t Unlearn — the fun facts book packed with 100 unbelievable (but true!) stories that will make you laugh, learn, and never look at the world the same way again. Why Readers Love It 100 facts, each in under 5 minutes – perfect ...

In Brain Rules for Baby, Dr. John Medina shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control. Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice.

"An astonishing, thought-provoking and above all touching story of found meaning and lost humanity.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time Slow Gods is the galaxy-spanning tale ​of one man's impossible life charted against the fate of humanity...

Anyone who lives with and loves dogs knows that they are smart. Really smart. They understand our body language and emotions, can be trained to perform important services, are devoted companions, and enjoy walks, tricks, dog sports or just hangin’ out on the couch. So, how “Dog Smart” are you? What do you know or wish to know about the dog’s history, perceptions, understanding of humans, and responses to different training methods? These topics and more come under the scrutiny of the Science Dog in Linda Case’s latest myth-busting book. Learn to separate fact from fiction about ...

Two years after Station Zenith, Captain Crix Nakato is once again on the run—this time from a sector-wide manhunt launched by the ruthless Landrake Corporation. Fourteen-year-old Izzy’s mysterious abilities are growing stronger, and with corrupt authorities closing in, Crix must rally a patchwork alliance of old friends, outlaws, and unlikely allies to protect her. But hiding is no longer an option—the only way out is through. As buried secrets surface and the true power of Izzy’s legacy is revealed, Crix faces a terrifying truth: the war they’ve been avoiding may be the one they ...

Data science gets thrown around in the press like it's magic. Major retailers are predicting everything, from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. It's a brave new world where seemingly meaningless data can be transformed into valuable insight to drive smart business decisions. Data science is little more than using straightforward steps to process raw data into actionable insight. And in Data Smart, author and data scientist John Foreman will teach how you how that's done within the familiar environment of a spreadsheet.

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

🌟 Discover Endless Fascination with "Trivia and Stories for Smart Kids" – The Ultimate 2-in-1 Collection! Step into a world of knowledge and adventure with "Trivia and Stories for Smart Kids," a 363-page book for young readers aged seven and up. This unique collection combines over 2024 exciting facts with enthralling stories that expand upon these facts, creating a rich and engaging learning experience. 🌍 Why You'll Love This Book: Expansive Content: The book's first part offers over 2024 fascinating facts across various topics. The second part builds on these facts with ...

Andrew Smart wants you to sit and do nothing much more often - and he has the science to explain why. At every turn we’re pushed to do more, faster, and more efficiently: That drumbeat resounds throughout our wage-slave society. Multitasking is not only a virtue, it’s a necessity. But Andrew Smart argues that slackers may have the last laugh. The latest neuroscience shows that the “culture of effectiveness” is not only ineffective, it can be harmful to your well-being.

How will AI change our world within twenty years? A pioneering technologist and acclaimed writer team up for a “dazzling” (The New York Times) look at the future that “brims with intriguing insights” (Financial Times) A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post...

🤯 Reality Is Stranger Than You Think Did you know that bananas are naturally radioactive? That sharks are older than trees? That male seahorses get pregnant? Prepare to have your mind blown by 84 verified facts that sound absolutely impossible—but are completely, scientifically true. 🔬 What's Inside: ✨ Science That Sounds Impossible – Glass doesn't flow. Lightning is hotter than the Sun's surface. You can slow light to 17 meters per second. 🌌 Space Is Absurd – Venus has days longer than years. Saturn would float in water. It rains diamonds on Neptune. 🦎 Nature Is Wild ...

In an exposition reminiscent of crossover works such as Gödel, Escher, Bach and Fermat's Last Theorem, Andrew Smart weaves together Mangarevan binary numbers, the discovery of LSD, Leibniz, computer programming, and much more to connect the vast but largely forgotten world of psychedelic research with the resurgent field of AI and the attempt to build conscious robots.

Did you know that only around a quarter of the Sahara Desert is covered in sand? And did you know that cash machines in Vatican City have an option to read their instructions in Latin? Did you know tug-of-war and rope climbing used to be official Olympic sports? There is no denying that the world is super interesting, and these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids prove precisely that!

The internet is not fake life. Kids need to know how to be smart online and safe in the real world. Online Smart, Real-World Safe is a kid-friendly online safety book for boys and girls ages 8-12 that teaches children how to make safer choices with gaming chats, messages, strangers, scams, cyberbullying, screenshots, secrets, privacy, group chats, digital boundaries, and speaking up when something feels wrong. Today’s kids are growing up in a world of tablets, online games, videos, messages, friend requests, comments, and chats that can move fast.

Conventional wisdom about running is passed down like folklore (and sometimes contradicts itself). In Running Smart, Mariska van Sprundel, a science journalist and recreational runner who has had her fair share of injuries, sets out to explore the science behind such claims.