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While science fiction blockbusters regularly rely on antimatter, black holes, and parallel universes as popular plot devices, the real science behind these cosmic phenomena is just as fascinating as anything Hollywood can fabricate. Armed with this excellent companion for a STEM-driven curriculum, students will dive deep into the mysteries of space, learning about the formation and evolution of the universe at both the macro and micro levels. Whether it's demystifying the Big Bang, supernovas, o

The Popular Science Fact Book for Inquiring Minds

Featuring fantastic and authoritative popular science content, this set will have your readers enraptured by scientific principles for hours. Subjects are drawn from the ""Top 100"" lists of inventions, unsolved mysteries, hoaxes and mistakes, and answers to the world's greatest questions. This series will appeal to the curious mind with content that explains each concept from origin to modern day, complete with photographs of the subject as well as the major people involved.

The Power of Coding

Coders use a variety of programming languages to write apps, websites, internet browsers, and more. Some languages lend themselves to specific uses, while others can be used to achieve nearly any programmatic goal. This timely set explores how specific languages were developed, their applications, and how they work. Each book includes biographies of key figures in the development of the language, an explanation of how programming languages evolve and work together to form the foundation of moder

The Power of Music: Healing and Health

Numerous experiments and studies in recent years have shown conclusively that music, especially playing an instrument and/or singing on a regular basis, has many concrete health benefits. This volume first explains music3s varied effects on the human brain, then looks at how music helps people with movement disorders such as Tourette3s syndrome and Parkinson3s disease. Research also has demonstrated that anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be partially alleviated by music the

The Promise and Perils of Technology

This captivating series helps readers take an active role in exploring emerging technologies, explaining what the technologies are as well as examining the potentials and risks of each topic. Each volume assesses the ethical issues related to the subject and how these technologies may impact readers in their daily lives in both positive and negative ways. This illuminating set helps readers understand why each technology, whether itÎs AI or virtual reality, should matter to them.

The Rise of Anime and Manga: From Japanese Art Form to Global Phenomenon

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screenÑin conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

The Science Behind

This series poses and answers intriguing and curious SCIENCE questions that children often ask. Each book takes one theme or topic and presents information via 13 engaging question-and-answer spreads. Information is highly visual and engaging, to assist understanding of sometimes quite complex concepts and processes.

The Secrets of History

This eye-opening set explores and explains the most fascinating questions in archaeology and anthropology. Highly visual with numerous colour photographs, each book presents and examines what is known about its topic. Detailed exploration of artifacts, biographies of those involved, and maps, charts, and illustrations will keep your readers turning the page to solve the world's great mysteries.

The Seven Summits

The Seven Summits are the ultimate mountaineering challenge. They3re also amazing studies in earth science. This cross-curricular series for age 12 and up takes readers to the tallest mountain peaks on each continent and surveys size and composition, exploration history, training and equipment for climbers, and cultural connections. Profiles of real people with ties to each featured peak are also included.

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree

Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1942. Emmy has the voice of an angel but hasnÎt sung a note since a family tragedy. With war looming, her father plans to ship her off to a singing school in England for safety. But all Emmy wants to do is stay in Batavia with her best friend, Bakti, even if it means putting up with her snooty classmate, Violet. Then the Japanese army invadesÑand as war erupts in the Dutch East Indies, EmmyÎs world falls apart. When her own actions sabotage her chance to evacuate the

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