Synopsis: Robots is the first book in an exciting, new series from TIME For Kids. Aimed squarely at readers who want to know more, this book answers the questions that children ages 8-12 want to learn the answers to. Do you know what makes something a robot? Can you name the six types of robots? Can robots really fly? What kinds of robots are being designed by spy agencies, the military, and our first responders? And best of all, what's next? Rich with…

Synopsis: On his summer vacation, Galileo Galilei hears about the newly invented telescope and decides to build one of his own. Turning his new "spyglass" to the night sky, he sees things that no one has ever seen before. He discovers that the Milky Way is made of stars, and that the moon has mountains. He also notices a strange formation of "stars" that will eventually turn people's understanding of the world upside down. Fictional journal accounts…

Synopsis: Step right up and read about the debut of cotton candy at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904!The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, was an exhibition like none other. It had huge buildings for displaying all sorts of inventions and machines, exhibits from all around the world, and vendors selling new foods, including something called Fairy Floss, which we now call cotton candy.In this book, a young girl named Lily and her Aunt Mae are…

Synopsis: Flint Lockwood is an eccentric young scientist whose awkward demeanor and half-baked inventions (ratbirds, spray-on shoes, and talking monkeys) have made him an outsider in his hometown of ChewandSwallow. All that is about to change with his latest contraption, a miraculous food-making machine. His creation brings happiness to the town, but when things go awry, the forecast for the whole world quickly changes from sunny to Cloudy with a Chance…

Synopsis: A simple but informative text highlighted with sidebars, photos, and colorful drawings introduces space to young enthusiasts by explaining such terms as the universe, solar system, planets, meteors, telescopes, space stations, and satellites.

Synopsis: A brand new reader program from Scholastic Discover More.The ability to read and understand informational text is the key skill for success in today's world, on and offline. Scholastic Discover More Level 1 Readers are perfectly structured for little kids starting out on their nonfiction reading journey. Favorite subjects and great pictures are combined with reading elements that aren't just set decoration - they have real added value. The main…

Synopsis: Describes how inventions get patented, the different ways people come up with inventions, and some of the more famous inventions created throughout history, including Levi's jeans and airplanes.

Synopsis: Describes the experience of being an astronaut on a space shuttle mission and discusses the problems caused by weightlessness in space

Synopsis: Join Olga, the science-loving girl in the red dress, in her most wacky adventure yet! Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. In this third installment of the series, Olga's beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom! She has a litter of adorable babies that look like spring rolls. But the babies aren't just adorable--they're a handful! How can Olga stop them from covering her house in rainbow poop if she's busy making sure…

Synopsis: An action-packed story perfect for fans of shark attack novels, with a touch of STEM, that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.Barn Whimbril is a shark-obsessed sixth grader living in Florida. When a deadly shark attack happens in a canal near his home, he heads off to the scene. As he tries to figure out what has caused these bull sharks to become more aggressive, Barn will face several hazards both in and out of the water.

Synopsis: An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do our part, a cleaner, safer environment is indeed within our reach.

Synopsis: Join Ryan of the hit YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview and Ryan’s Mystery Playdate on Nickelodeon for a mystery playdate! This science-themed interactive 8x8 storybook is sure to excite fans!Who is Ryan’s mystery playdate? Solve a “what’s in the box” challenge, count frogs in a slime pool, and uncover hints with a decoder. This mystery playdate will blow you away! TM & © 2020 Pocketwatch, Inc. & Hour Hand Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Synopsis: A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year!Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love…

Synopsis: Nine planets -- More than seventy moons -- And hundreds of stellar facts about the Solar System! True or False: 1. Venus is the coolest planet in our solar system. 2. Halley's comet returns every seventy-six years. 3. The universe is 15 to 20 billion years old. Blast Off and discover the secrets of outer space! Have you ever wondered why our galaxy is called "the Milky Way," or if you could really catch a shooting star? Here's your chance to…

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: Juice, jelly, cider, pie, or straight off the tree...apples are delicious!  Discover the well-loved tradition of growing and picking apples - a fruit that has been in existence for about two million years. Explore the history of the apple but also the way that families and farmers grow and care for apple trees today, from planting to selling, to turning them into delicious treats and using them for classic games like "bobbing for apples" on…

Synopsis: From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off -- a picture book that captures in joyous and powerful images all the magic of an airport.

Synopsis: Winner of Teacher Choice and a Mom's Choice Awards, the We Both Read series has over 100 titles and 6 million copies in print! This unique series features a shared-reading format designed to invite parents and children to take turns reading aloud. With 6 different reading levels, these innovative books for reading together offer an easy way for parents to support beginning and struggling readers. About Space: Explore the vast regions of space!…

Synopsis: While on a mission, Miles discovers what seems to be a cool fuzzy rock. But when chaos breaks out on the Stellosphere, Miles realizes that his discovery may not be a rock after all! Help Miles solve the mystery in this blastastic storybook with out-of-this-world stickers!