Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA) books

Big machines are a high-interest topic for young readers, and they learn what it takes to operate one in this creative...  Read More >>

Science is the study of the world surrounding and within human beings, covering topics of biology, chemistry, physics,...  Read More >>

Every toy tells a story. The materials they're made of, the process of creating them, their history, where they...  Read More >>

All animals need food, oxygen, shelter, and water to survive, but they are all unique in their own ways! Human beings,...  Read More >>

Giant huntsman spiders have earned their name. They are the world's largest spiders by leg span! They are unique...  Read More >>

Native to Australia, funnel-web spiders are named for their funnel-shaped webs. Some animals that might find themselves...  Read More >>

Since the early modern period, humans have wondered if life exists beyond Earth. For many years over the past century,...  Read More >>

Engineering impacts many aspects of daily life, from the vehicles we drive, to the software that runs our smartphones...  Read More >>

The human body is endlessly fascinating. From the way oxygen moves through the blood to the incredible efficiency...  Read More >>

The brain is generally considered the most complex part of the body. Although scientists understand its basic anatomy,...  Read More >>

Although they're small, black widows have venom about 15 times more powerful than that of a rattlesnake! With their...  Read More >>

Skeptical readers may not think a spider could take down and eat a bird, but this volume certainly proves it. Goliath...  Read More >>

Despite being such a significant part of human experience and everyday life, much about mental health remains a...  Read More >>

The opioid crisis brought increased attention to the issue of addiction, but the disorder has impacted many lives...  Read More >>

Studying politics and elections generally is considered the realm of political scientists, but other fields--such...  Read More >>

A chill may run down your spine when you see one, but spiders are a fascinating and complex animal--and they're...  Read More >>

Since ancient times, people have been trying to make sense of celestial bodies and phenomena. Early civilizations...  Read More >>

Many species of cuckoo lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. After the young cuckoo hatches, it may eject...  Read More >>

As their name would tell you, trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty...  Read More >>

Clown fish are very popular sea creatures, but there are some facts about them that still might surprise people....  Read More >>

Toys are terrific fun to play with! But, have you ever wondered what your toy truck was made of? What about how...  Read More >>

What happens before a toy ends up in your home? Readers find the answer as they learn all about what it takes to...  Read More >>

Some creatures lay their eggs in a nest. Others lay them in water. A parasitoid wasp, however, lays its eggs in...  Read More >>

Mothers often like to stay close to their babies. The Surinam toad, however, takes this to the extreme. A mother...  Read More >>

There are millions of living things on Earth, but did you know some of them are practically invisible because they're...  Read More >>