"Frances Stenzel was just trying to prove her scientific worth to her parents ... instead, she reawakened her great-grandfather's secret and most terrible invention. Before it can destroy the town, she sets off after it ... and she'll have to face ... angry locals and an unexpected friendship ... while the trail for the monster goes cold and time is running out before her science career, and the city itself, are doomed forever"-- Provided by publisher...

"The first prosthetic limb was discovered in an Egyptian tomb. This simple technology allowed an amputee to walk again. Across 2,000 years, advances in materials, science, medicine, and computer science have led to the newest version of this life-changing technology: prosthetics that can be controlled by a person's thoughts alone. In Bionic Bodies, readers will learn about this and other bionic technology, getting inside the incredible machines that...

"Engineers don't give up when they fail to solve a problem. Discover why learning from mistakes helps guide engineers to find the best solution"--

"In Refrigerators, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind refrigerators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology. A diagram illustrates parts of a refrigerator, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about refrigerators using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

What would happen if your next-door neighbor were a mad scientist? Gabe, Laura, and Cesar live on a quiet cul-de-sac. They are the whiz kids of Newtonburg Elementary and each specializes in their own subject. In fact, everyone in town lovingly refers to them as the Data Set. However, their quiet days of learning take a sudden turn for the exciting when they meet Dr. Gustav Bunsen-a mad scientist who throws the kids into a wild spiral of adventures....

"Introduces readers to significant developments in car technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research."--

"In The First Flight, readers will learn about the science the Wright brothers used to develop the first powered flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the brothers had to overcome and how this super science feat continues to help us develop airplanes."--

From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, "An Uncommon History of Common Things" features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on...

"Explores plans for building a colony on Mars, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work preparing for a Mars colony"--

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marion Donovan and the Disposable Diaper examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern diaper. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience....