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Did you know that biologists help people understand life on Earth? They explain how all living things are connected. Discover more fascinating facts in Biologist, a STEM Careers book.
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Israel is a democratic nation state in the Middle East and the only Jewish nation in the world. This small country has deep historical roots for Jewish people. Learn more…
The United States is a world leader in the production of energy. More than 80 percent of the energy produced in the United States comes from fossil fuels. Explore one…
The Walt Disney Company is one of the most recognized companies in the world. It sprang from the imagination and hard work of its principal founder, Walt Disney. Learn more…
General Electric made its name generating electric power and making products that need electricity to operate. Its household appliance division pioneered the invention of electric stoves, refrigerators, and fans. Learn…
Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two computer science students at Stanford University. The company’s first office was in a friend’s garage. Discover more in…
On average, Americans spend nearly 13 percent of their household income on food. That makes food the third-highest household expense for U.S. families. Explore one of the key industries in…
The United States has the world’s second-largest construction industry. Only China’s is bigger. Explore one of the key industries in the United States in Construction, one of the titles in…
All plants and animals need water to survive. However, less than 3 percent of Earth’s water is the fresh water most plants and animals need. Learn more in An Essential…
California holds the world record for the highest summer temperature. One day in 1913, Death Valley reached 134 Degrees Fahrenheit (57 Degrees Celsius). Learn more in Summer, one of the…
The biosphere includes all living things, large and small. Life in the biosphere is a constant competition. Organisms compete for the resources that keep them alive, including air, water, and…
Lake Huron has the longest shoreline of all the Great Lakes. Including its many islands, the shoreline measures 3,830 miles (6,164 km).
Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes. It is almost equally divided between Canada and the United States.
The Palm Islands are transforming the coast off Dubai. Two of the three islands are being developed to look like palm trees when viewed from the air. Find out more…
The Suez Canal was created to improve international trade. Approximately 18,000 ships pass through the canal every year. Find out more in Suez Canal, a title in the Structural Wonders…
Did you know that astronomers study space and the objects in it? They use tools such as telescopes to observe space from Earth. Discover more fascinating facts in Astronomer, a…
Did you know that geologists study the materials that form Earth? Most geologists in the United States work at mines and quarries. Discover more fascinating facts in Geologist, a STEM…
Did you know that paleontologists study fossils left behind by ancient plants and animals. Some paleontologists work in the field, searching for new fossils. Discover more fascinating facts in Paleontologist…
Did you know that the first mechanical engineers invented tools that made people more powerful? They proved that a rock tied to a stick made a better hammer than a…
Wander through renowned religious buildings around the world with the Houses of Worship series. Each title showcases a sacred structure and delves into the history, architecture, and science behind it.
Explores the facility, history, people, and science behind the building of Buckingham Palace.
Kenya’s national motto is harambee, the Swahili word for let us all pull together. The Kenyan landscape ranges from grassy plains to rainforests, mangrove swamps, and the snow-capped peaks of…
Angie Thomas published her first book when she was 29 years old. She did not expect this first book to be a bestseller.
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Field Museum holds one of the worlds most extensive natural history collections. The museum helps visitors understand how the natural world developed and changed over…
Our Five Oceans explores the unique qualities, uses, and living organisms of the worlds oceans. Each title examines a featured oceans natural resources, climate, history of exploration, and much more…
Cuba is an island nation in North America, located about 90 miles (150 kilometers) south of Florida. Beaches, swamps, and coral reefs line the country’s coast. Learn about Cuba’s fascinating…
Italy is known for its ancient ruins, historic monuments, vibrant cities, charming towns, and beautiful countryside. Most of the country is a peninsula that is shaped like a boot. Learn…
Cuba is an island nation in North America, located about 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of Florida. Beaches, swamps, and coral reefs line the country’s coast. Learn more in Cuba…
The atmosphere is made up of all the air above and below Earth’s surface. It has five main layers. Each layer contains particles of gas. Discover more in Atmosphere, a…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City possesses the largest collection of art in the United States. Founded in 1870 and inspired by European museums, The Metropolitan Museum…
Nicknamed the Everything Store, Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer. It is also one of the top 10 largest retailers in the world. Discover more in Amazon, a Corporate…
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City is one of the best-known Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States. The cathedral’s Gothic Revival architecture helps it stand out from the…
