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Ailynn Collins
Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much…
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There's much more to stars than meets the eye! Our Sun is a star, and it's medium-sized. Super giant stars can be 1,500 times the size of our Sun! Come…
A giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the…
When you gaze up at the night sky, all the stars you see are part of our own Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way holds 100 to 400 billion stars…
Have you ever seen a shooting star? That's a meteor burning up in Earth's atmosphere! Learn where you can spot a meteor shower, how to track down a meteorite, and…
After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931 the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house…
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"Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment. Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals' homes…
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An interactive adventure where the reader explores haunted castles around the world in search of paranormal activity for a school report. Includes additional information about famous castle hauntings.
Tsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can be disastrous…
It's a dark, moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait--what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted…
Your steps echo down the long hall of an old stone castle. The candles and old tapestries make it easy to imagine you're living hundreds of years ago. So does…
After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house…
In this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her…
When someone mentions the word "robot", what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our…
Today most people travel in vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But what will transport look like 30 years from now? Will people ride in cars that drive themselves? Will the…
"From decorative refrigerator magnets to Earth itself, we are surrounded by magnetism. Have you ever wondered how magnets work and why they're attracted to some objects? Here's your chance to…
"From the sun shining on us during the day to fireflies twinkling at night, our world is illuminated by light. Have you ever wondered what light is, how it works…
In June 1989, thirteen-year-old Min and her activist parents attend a peaceful protest in Tiananmen Square, but their lives turn upside down when the military shows up bringing chaos and…
It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel…
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"A giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the…
From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully…
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest…
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers…
Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much…
Think you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to know even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets, and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll…
As an Asian immigrant in the early 1900's passing through the Angel Island Immigration Station, the reader makes plot choices based on situations real people encountered as they sought a…
When twelve-year-old Adam’s mother buys an antique wardrobe, a witch appears and curses them for taking her property, then, when the wardrobe is delivered, falls out of it–dead.
Enzo Ma is visiting his friend Jed on Saturn’s moon, Titan, when Jed is accused of killing his mentor, Dr. Lane, who was behaving very strangely the night before her…
When the leaders of Fortuna colony decide they must leave after some human colonists disappear, their alien hosts, who welcomed them but never showed themselves, invite the colonists to a…
After losing their communication link with two members of their team, the remaining young miners abandon their expedition on Asteroid AX245 to search for their missing friends.
A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can decide how to survive one of history's biggest and deadliest forest fires. Includes facts about forest fires.
"Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much…
When someone mentions the word "robot," what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our…
