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Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Billions of comets and asteroids orbit the sun. Most travel through space far from Earth, but when the planet crosses paths with an asteroid, the results can be beautiful, destructive, and long-lasting. Learn about the latest discoveries in comet and asteroid science in an augmented reality adventure that gives readers a close-up look at space.

Rapidly increasing sea levels are endangering coastal wildlife and contributing to major floods worldwide. In the future, some coastal cities may even be underwater. But what is behind this dramatic shift? Learn all about the role climate change plays in rising ocean levels and what effects this will have on our watery planet.

How is a lightning bug's light different than the light from the screen of an iPad? What does Betelgeuse have to do with an armpit? Why do rainbows always appear in the same colors? What does you eating, breathing, and not dying have to do with plants being green? If sugar has solar energy, then why don't you need to wear sunglasses when you look at a candy bar? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this comic (and coloring and activity) guide to visible and invisible things!"Light is Color! The comic (and coloring and activity) guide to visible and invisible things is an interactive book featuring 102 pages, 12 chapters and 13 activities to test your knowledge on all things light. Aligned to the 4th-8th Next Generation Science Standards, this book covers essential topics such as: absorption, transmission, reflection, and refraction of light waves; transparency, translucency, and opacity of materials; convex and concave lenses; the electromagnetic spectrum, prisms and wavelengths; additive and subtractive color in art; the transfer of heat energy; and the process of photosynthesis. Readers can also explore different career opportunities utilizing this knowledge base.Irreverent and informative, funny and functional, this book was created by a team of dedicated educators and science communicators. Table of Contents:What is Light?Absorbing InformationYou're So OpaqueTransparent or TranslucentColor = LightROYGBIVMeet Your Best Friends: Photosynthetic OrganismsThe 8-Minute Old Light and the SeaArt Doesn't Imitate Life, At Least When it Comes to LightA Lens on LensesHow to Light Up Your LifeActivity AnswersGlossaryFor TeachersAbout the Authors

With Earth's population growing and water levels rising, city engineers will have to fit more people on less land. Learn about rooftop farms, floating cities, and other technologies that may help us adapt.

Explore outer space through interactive augmented reality experiences! Black holes are invisible because light cannot escape their gravity. Explore new techniques that astronomers use to study black holes and learn about thrilling discoveries in black hole science, with the help of exciting augmented reality features.

Enjoy hours of fun with hundreds of would-you-rather questions for kids ages 8 to 12 Would you rather...leave the house barefoot OR wear tap shoes all day? Have your own treehouse OR your own secret room in your home with a hidden door? The Big Book of Would You Rather Questions for Kids offers hundreds of fun prompts to think about and laugh over with friends and family. With more than 350 thought-starters, kids will develop skills in critical thinking, creativity, and friendly debate. What sets this would-you-rather book apart: Kid-friendly questions—Keep the pages turning and the conversations flowing with age-appropriate questions that all ages will enjoy. On-the-go fun—Take this book anywhere with a compact size that makes it easy for kids to pass around, write their own questions, and bring on road trips. All kinds of questions—Discover silly and stimulating scenarios within 10 different categories, ranging from sports and hobbies to superpowers and skills. Enjoy hours of friendly debate for the whole family with this would-you-rather book for kids.

Take a look at the many ways that teams use STEAM to solve problems. From developing smartphones to capturing images of black holes, there's nothing teams can't do when they work together!

Splash into the incredible world of fish with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 Get up close and personal with the fascinating fish that live all around the world. Fish for Kids is full of colorful photos and illustrations that help you explore 35 different species, from goldfish and neon tetras to eels and great white sharks! Interactive learning—Unlike other fish books for kids, this one features hands-on activities and tips for going fishing or keeping your own aquarium. Fun facts—Learn how fish use camouflage, how they find food, and which fish can swim almost 70 miles per hour! Fishy profiles—Go beyond other fish books for kids with complete profiles on freshwater and saltwater fish, including where they live, how big they get, and more. Take a peek into the lives of fish in this standout choice among fish books for kids.

Discover 500 fascinating facts about everything from astronomy to zoology in this amazing science book for kids age 9 to 12! Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids has all of that and more! This trivia-packed book includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of exploration. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, you'll find weird and wonderful facts about topics like prehistoric life, the deep sea, weather, minerals, the human body, the solar system—and even your own backyard! In this engaging book of science fun facts for kids, you'll learn amazing things like: Scientists have evidence that tiny diamonds sometimes fall from the sky on Neptune. The giant squid has a brain shaped like a donut. Some bacteria species generate electricity when they breathe and can even power a battery. Get a heaping helping of the science facts kids love with The Fascinating Science Book for Kids — one of the best in kids' educational books!