Science & Technology

How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....

Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller! This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space...

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into...

Inspiring true stories of heroic scientists who risked everything for the truth: Archimedes, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Isaac Newton. Thrillingly written and narrated by Jim Weiss....

Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and...

The stories selected for this book are out of the ordinary. They have been carefully chosen for curious and extraordinary people eager to break the mold. What you will find in this audiobook will take you out of the ordinary....

Jean-Henri Fabre was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist and botanist, but is best known for his findings in the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology....

Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most....

This is a classic geography book for children by author and educator Virgil M. Hillyer....

In 1848 Vermont, railroad foreman Phineas Gage sat above a hole, preparing to blast through some granite. A 13-pound iron rod fell from his hands into the hole, triggering the explosion and sending the rod straight through Phineas' head. Thirty minutes after this terrible accident, Phineas sat...

Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space....

This program is read by the authors, Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark, hosts of the award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know. WARNING: Contents of this audiobook are cooler than they appear. From the masterminds responsible for the beloved, award-winning podcast, Stuff You Should Know, comes a...

Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There she met a professor named Pierre Curie, and the two soon married, forming one of the most famous...

The New York Times bestseller now available for young listeners! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong. Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other?...

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun...

Kids love asking big questions about space: How hot is the Sun? What are planets made of? What do astronauts see in space? Their questions won’t stop there — and they don’t have to.

Explora aventuras increíbles y hechos asombrosos: Satisface la curiosidad de tu hijo con este libro de cuentos único en su género....

Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them On a sunny beach in Hawaii, a monk seal bobs in the water. She doesn’t look healthy. Honey Girl needs rescuing. Half a world away, National Geographic Explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert are planning a rescue of their own—they...

The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists' groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In 1934, Irene Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the world: artificial...

With thrilling stories of aviation feats and frustrating tales of the fight against sexism, To Fly Among the Stars recounts an incredible era of US innovation, and the audacious hope of the women who took their fight for spaceflight all the way to Washington, DC....

How do bones help your body function? Explore the skeletal system in this engaging and informative audiobook....

Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about...

Keeping Track of Things How We Count, Store, and Move the World’s Stuff Take a look around you. The food in your kitchen. The books on your shelf. The shoes by the door. Have you ever wondered how all of these things got there—and how people keep track of them? In Keeping Track of Things, readers ages 6–10 will discover the fascinating story behind one of the most important (and often invisible) systems in the world: inventory. From ancient farmers counting grain with clay tokens… to scribes carefully recording supplies… to merchants tracking goods across long journeys… to ...

Frog Farts When what you hear could also be what you're smelling. What if everything you thought you knew about frogs… was only half the story? For generations, we’ve accepted the sounds of the swamp without question. A peaceful nighttime chorus. A natural rhythm. A harmless croak echoing across still water. But what if that’s not the whole truth? This hilarious and strangely convincing book takes you deep into the swamp to uncover a theory no one dared to explore… Until now. Inside this book, you’ll discover: Why frog diets may explain more than science admits The strange pattern...

A warm, wonder-filled space story inspired by a real mission around the Moon. Buster Bee has a big question: Can people really fly around the Moon and come back home again? When he discovers NASA’s Artemis II mission, Buster begins an exciting journey of curiosity and learning. Along the way, he meets the astronauts, learns about the Orion spacecraft and the mighty rocket that will launch it, and discovers how teamwork, courage, and preparation help make a mission around the Moon possible. Written especially for young readers, Blast Off with Buster Bee: Around the Moon with Artemis II ...

A warm, wonder-filled space adventure inspired by a real mission around the Moon. Buster Bee has a big question: Can people really fly around the Moon and come back home again? When he discovers NASA’s Artemis II mission, Buster begins an exciting journey of curiosity and learning. Along the way, he meets the astronauts, learns about the Orion spacecraft and the mighty rocket that will launch it, and discovers how teamwork, courage, and preparation help make a mission around the Moon possible. Written especially for young readers, Blast Off with Buster Bee: Around the Moon with Artemis II...

What if the most annoying creatures in your life… were actually the most fascinating? In Do You Want Flies With That?, bestselling independent author Steven Doornbos delivers a laugh-out-loud journey into the hidden world of insects, biology, ecosystems, and nature’s strangest survival strategies. Blending humor with real science, this entertaining and educational read reveals how flies, ants, mosquitoes, and even maggots play critical roles in the balance of life on Earth. Through engaging storytelling and unexpected insights, readers will discover how the insect kingdom operates with ...

What happens when a curious kid builds a machine that doesn’t just break… but keeps going? In Calvin & Pudge Build a Machine That Goes Completely Wrong, young readers are pulled into a hilarious kids adventure packed with imagination, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud moments. Calvin, a bold and inventive boy, teams up with his loyal beagle Pudge in a story that blends funny children’s stories, light mystery, and creative problem-solving. At first, Calvin’s invention seems like the perfect idea—a machine designed to make life easier. But when things spiral out of control, ...

What happens if you fall into a black hole? Nobody gets out. Not light. Not radio signals. Not information. Not you. BLACK HOLES: A Journey to the Edge of Reality is the story of the strangest objects in the universe, and the century-long scientific argument about whether they were real at all. For decades, even Einstein refused to believe they could actually exist. He was wrong. Black holes are not only real, they turned out to be among the most powerful tools in modern physics, and one the deepest unsolved problem in theoretical science. This book takes you from Einstein's field equations...

Funny, thought-provoking, and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally known poets. How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, esteemed...

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On 16th July 1969, three men sit at the top of a towering rocket. Strapped into their Command Module, the astronauts brace themselves as the engines roar into life, flames lick out from beneath the rocket, and...

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On the battlefields of World War I, soldiers are dying from infected wounds. A young doctor witnessing the devastation vows to find a cure. In his messy laboratory a decade later, he makes an accidental...

Llegaste al Nivel 4. Ahora comienza la verdadera aventura tecnológica. En este libro vas a dar un paso más allá del juego para empezar a trabajar con ideas que usan los programadores del mundo real. Aprenderás a pensar como un creador de tecnología mientras exploras conceptos de Python, inteligencia artificial, datos y aplicaciones en la nube, explicados de forma clara, visual y divertida. A través de desafíos, ejemplos y proyectos guiados descubrirás cómo funcionan muchas de las herramientas que hoy están cambiando el mundo. Desde analizar datos hasta entender cómo piensan los ...

Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary." Hear how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young listeners will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims.

Ninety-five percent of the universe is invisible. Dark matter holds galaxies together; dark energy tears space apart. For a quarter of a century, these two phenomena have been treated as separate mysteries—independent entries in the cosmic ledger, unrelated in origin and opposite in effect. This book argues that they are the same mystery. Drawing on quantum field theory, general relativity, and a systems-theoretic perspective that spans disciplines, Boris Kriger proposes that the energy of empty space is not uniform.

Die Sonne erhellt unsere Tage, wärmt unseren Planeten und macht das Leben auf der Erde möglich — aber was genau ist sie, und wie funktioniert sie? In Die Sonne: Den Stern erforschen, der unser Sonnensystem antreibt begeben sich junge Leserinnen und Leser auf eine spannende Reise in das Herz unseres nächsten Sterns. Dieses fesselnde Wissenschaftsbuch für Kinder erklärt, wie die Sonne durch Kernfusion gewaltige Energie erzeugt, wodurch Sonneneruptionen und Sonnenflecken entstehen und wie die Sonne die Erde und das gesamte Sonnensystem beeinflusst.

Comment la chaise à 4 pattes a-t-elle été inventée? Des macaques malicieux, un pirate et un mammouth qui a la bosse des maths t'embarquent dans une exploration drôle et décalée où l'imagination rencontre la logique. Entre clins d'oeil et trouvailles, on découvre pas à pas pourquoi cette idée toute simple a changé notre façon... de s'asseoir. Un récit pétillant qui éveille la curiosité, fait sourire et donne envie d'apprendre en s'amusant - pour les curieux de tout âge, à écouter en famille ou en solo.