Discover how a tiny seed grows to become a pumpkin with the help of water, sunlight, air, and soil. More →

There are hundreds of thousands of different known fungi with many still to be discovered and developed. This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups: yeasts,… More →

Children love dolphins for their playful nature, and many dream of seeing them up close. This engaging and imaginative book will provide an "up-close" experience with dolphins through… More →

Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Galapagos Islands ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals,… More →

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered: the goal is to discover them." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, an artist and… More →

One of the three basic states of matter, this fascinating title provides insight into the properties of gases. Although most gases cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, they are always present. More →

People have been using the wind's energy for thousands of years to travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and for agriculture. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the More →

Taking information out of one living thing and putting it into another is what genetic engineering is all about. How do scientists do it? Why do they do it? What are the results of their… More →

Geologists study earthquakes and volcanoes and are fascinated by the power of Earth's processes. They want to understand why the earth shifts and erupts, and figure out how to better predict… More →

The need for safe sources of renewable energy has sent scientists underground to tap the natural heat produced by the Earth. Geothermal Energy: Using Earth's Furnace describes the three… More →