Solar energy is any energy from the Sun’s rays. Solar panels can absorb these rays to generate electricity or focus heat. Solar panels can power cell phones, cars, and even cities. As solar panels become cheaper and more efficient, solar power will play a part in powering the world. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Reusable rockets are rockets that can be launched, recovered, and launched again. Reusable rockets are already in use, and they have been used to supply the International Space Station. Reusing rockets will help bring costs down and open access to space for many more people. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Online searches help people find information on the internet. Search engines can help find anything from the weather forecast to an episode of a favorite TV show. With more and more devices performing searches, people can find the information they need anywhere. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Cryptocurrency is a new digital form of money. It can be transferred, it doesn’t involve banks, and it can be used to purchase items on the internet and in some stores. As cryptocurrency gets more popular and widespread, it will impact people’s lives in new and important ways. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Describes how rules can help a school become a place where people respect each other, take care of their learning spaces, and make sure no one feels left out. An early civics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

Communities rely on the important work that many different people do to support it. Learn about the mayor, police officers, firefighters, doctors, dentists, and others who help one another in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book. An early civics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

Working together helps everyone, especially at school! Learn how to show fairness, respect, responsibility, honesty and other civic virtues to help your school be a better place to learn in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book. An early civics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

Working together benefits everyone in their community. From community gardens to community art projects, there are many ways to contribute. Learn how you can participate in your community in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book. An early civics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.

Mae Jemison grew up dreaming of space. She became a doctor and later joined NASA. In 1992, she became the first African-American woman in space. Today she promotes science, technology, and education. Read this book to learn more about her life and her superstar career in STEM.

When he was a kid, Lonnie Johnson won a science fair with a robot he made. That was only the beginning. He faced racism but did not let that stop him. He wanted to be a scientist. Johnson worked for NASA and invented the Super Soaker too! Read this book to learn more about his life and his superstar career in STEM.

Shigeru Miyamoto loved to explore outside as a kid. He also wanted to be an artist. He combined his love of drawing and exploring in making video games. Miyamoto made classic games such as Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda. Read this book to learn more about his life and his superstar career in STEM.

Temple Grandin didn’t learn in school like other kids. She has autism. Grandin decided she wanted to help animals. Her work has helped make the cattle industry safer for animals and workers. Read this book to learn more about her life and her superstar career in STEM.

When a boy and his pet dragon go on a camping trip, what will they see? They see trees, an owl, the moon and have a fireside treat. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text. Each book contains educators' resources...

When a boy and his pet dragon think of what makes them happy, what do they identify? Many things make them happy like school, playing, running, and more. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text. Each book contains...

When a boy and his pet dragon open a book to read, what will they find? They learn the alphabet and the sounds of letters! The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text. Each book contains educators' resources which...

When a boy and his pet dragon visit a farm, who will they meet? They see a chicken, a goat, a horse, and many more farm animals. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text. Each book contains educators' resources which...

Astro the Alien is baking chocolate chip cookies, but he wasn’t planning to share with his friends Ben and Eva. They teach him about sharing and taking turns so everyone gets a cookie and a turn playing. This introduction to social emotional concepts includes a note to caregivers with additional resources, reading activities, and a word list.

Learn about air and weather through everyday connections to science in the real world. Weather affects what you wear and where you go. But did you know there would be no weather on Earth without air? Use what you learn to solve the strange case of the missing hat! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as...

Cryptocurrency is a new digital form of money. It can be transferred, it doesn’t involve banks, and it can be used to purchase items on the internet and in some stores. As cryptocurrency gets more popular and widespread, it will impact people’s lives in new and important ways. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.