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Robyn Hardyman
Robot doctors may seem to be something out of a science fiction film, but it’s not that unlikely a concept anymore. In fact, robots are being used in hospitals around…
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Needle-free vaccines, smartphones used for eye tests, and robotic rehabilitation suits might seem like details from a science-fiction story, but they’re actually the very real future of medicine. As readers…
Discusses innovations in medicine, including telemedicine and advances in antibiotic resistance.
Discusses innovations in managing the energy crisis, including alternative sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy.
Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare…
Discusses innovations in transportation, including electric vehicles, new fuels, and driverless vehicles.
Food is a very important part of life, but many people around the world spend their days hungry and malnourished. How can this problem be solved? Men and women around…
Discusses innovations in managing climate change, including advances in electricity, transportation, and industry.
The brain is a key figure in responding to situations as they arise. It wouldn’t know what is happening outside our bodies without the senses, though. How does information travel…
Language is a powerful tool that humans have developed and advanced far more than any other species. The key to utilizing this tool lies in our mental power. What does…
Memory is the fundamental thing that shapes who we are. A combination of all our good memories, bad memories, short-term, and long-term memories are all stored in our brain and…
Provides instructions for origami projects related to the Hindu holiday of Diwali, including a Diwali lantern, candy box, and flower vase.
In North American, Hanukkah is thought of as a winter holiday. But in the southern hemisphere, Hanukkah happens during the summer! Fun facts like this one are found throughout this…
Provides instructions for origami Valentine’s Day projects, including a paper heart, love knot, and gift box.
Provides instructions for origami Christmas projects, including a shining star, candy cane, and snowman.
Describes the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 robotic probes that were launched in 1977, discussing the data they have sent back and plans for their future use.
Even though for many kids Halloween is most associated with trick-or-treating, this holiday hasn’t always been about candy! In fact, it’s a very old holiday, and a lot of its…
The mastery of certain skills can only help students succeed in all areas of life, no matter what they do or where they do it. The toll that epidemics take…
In 2011, the world population reached seven billion, adding to concerns about how to feed this vast number of people and how it will affect global warming, the energy supply…
The plant kingdom isnt all sunshine and daisies some plants pack a punch with poison, stingers, sap, and other dangerous qualities! This thrilling volume will introduce readers to a wide…
Borrowing $20 to go to the movies might not seem like muchunless the person you borrow from charges interest! This concept can be a difficult one for young people to…
Perhaps the most difficult decision anyone makes when money is involved is whether to spend or save. From birthday money from Grandma to a paycheck made from a paper route…
Everyone needs money for the essentials of life. Individuals, however, get to decide how to use moneyand not everyone is good at it! This book presents readers with clear explanations…
From sea to shining sea, the United States of America is home to many different cultures and people from around the world. This interesting title relates the history of the…
The island country of Japan has a distinct, vibrant culture. The Japanese national anthem, a pronunciation to common Japanese sayings, and the country’s history are all discussed in this descriptive…
From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Venices famous gondolas, this engaging text presents Italys history and culture from the Roman times to modern day. Young readers will appreciate the…
Anyone who owns stock in a company owns a little piece of that company. However, since many people dont handle their own investments, they likely dont know what company they…
Legends are riveting tales that are based on real events, but exaggerated so that they are not completely true. In this book, readers will learn the most important aspects of…
This series covers a wide range of health topics to show readers what it takes to be healthy and to feel great.
"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the wind power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the…
What could be worse than embalming a dead body? Being buried with it! Some pharaohs and wealthy Egyptians insisted their servants be buried with them to serve in the afterlife…
"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the solar power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the…
A little snow can make for a fun afternoon full of snowball fights and the building of snowmen, but a lot of snow can cause serious damage and dangerous situations…
Wind can run the gambit from a refreshing breeze on a hot day to a force strong enough to destroy houses. This book looks at the physical characteristics of wind…
This book helps young readers understand healthy relationships.
Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science…
