People race down snowy hills on sleds. Friends pack snow into snow into snow people or snowballs. From skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling, science explains how it all works. The Science of Snow Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular winter activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...

Riders plummet toward the ground on drop towers. Motion simulators trick the brain into thinking the body is on a thrilling ride. From pendulum rides to roller coasters, science explains how it all works. The Science of Amusement Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular amusement park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

"Neural Networks for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a colorfully simple introduction to the study of how machines and computing systems are created in a way that was inspired by the biological neural networks in animal and human brains."--Amazon website.

A boat speeds riders in inner tubes across the water's surface. Surfers catch a wave and ride it as long as they can. From building sandcastles to swimming and windsurfing, science explains how it all works. The Science of Beach Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular beach and water activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book explores the concept of open science and how scientists around the world are working together to make research available to everyone."--

"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...

"It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth. You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we still see today. Stewart's cheeky, humorous voice--along...