Explores the planet Mercury and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.

Learn all about the planet Mars and its unique features.

Explores the planet Saturn and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.

Explores the planet Pluto and other dwarf planets, and looks at their physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.

What makes a shadow? Why do some things make shadows and others don't? How do shadows change? This simple, colorful book inspires children to think in a new way about the shadows around them. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like...

"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...