Science and Math

Soldiers regularly put themselves in harm’s way to promote peace and protect freedom. This means they have great appreciation for their robotic stand-ins— PackBots. The remote-controlled… More →

No surgeon can boast the steady “hands” of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date!… More →

Exploring the universe greatly depends on space robots. They go where astronauts cannot go and survive where astronauts cannot survive. Food, water, sleep, and oxygen are not required for… More →

The U.S. military has given nearly 1,000 robots to police departments around the country. This means most police robots are ex-military. Young readers will walk through the history of robots… More →

Humidity measures the water vapor level in the air. If levels are high, the air will feel damp. When levels are low, the air feels dry. Check your forecast for each day’s humidity prediction! More →

Clouds cover the sky in many shapes and sizes. Some clouds are thick and filled with rain. Others are thin and come with sunshine! Come cloud watch in this title for young readers. More →

Severe weather can happen over land or water. With varying degrees of severity, it’s important to be aware! Knowing when to take cover and retreat to shelter can keep you safe during… More →

When you think of precipitation, rain may come to mind. Did you know that precipitation could be a solid, too? Whether rain, sleet, hail, or snow, all precipitate from the sky! Learn the… More →

The sky can tell a person a lot about the day. Will it be wet? Will it be hot? Or, will there be a storm? This series will help beginning readers understand weather by starting at the basics. More →

The temperature for a day depends on a few things. Is it windy? Are there clouds? What season is it? As your part of the world circles the sun, the temperature will change. Get your… More →

Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists… More →

What causes Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? How have volcanoes shaped the land on many planets? How do space shuttles launch and dock with space stations? This series introduces young readers to… More →