New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces emus and ostriches to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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May 21, 2024
"Radio telescopes can help astronomers learn the secrets of the universe's birth. But, such telescopes must be huge, and radio signals from Earth and the sun interfere with their readings. Learn how engineer Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay plans to solve these problems and more by building a huge radio telescope in a crater on the moon. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding t
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May 21, 2024
"Neptune, the last planet in our solar system, has barely been studied. But the planet and its giant moon Triton hold many secrets--Triton could even harbor life! Learn how engineer Mahmooda Sultana plans to send a probe to Neptune in a fraction of the time--and at a fraction of the cost--of traditional probes by sailing on sunshine. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides fund
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May 21, 2024
"Housing astronauts on the moon and Mars is a huge challenge for future space exploration. Learn how biologist Lynn Rothschild plans to use fungi as a construction technology to build base camps for astronauts. Mush-rooms, anyone? The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding to teams working to develop bold new advances in space technology." --
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May 21, 2024
"What if we could take a picture of a planet orbiting a distant star light-years away? What would we find there? Learn how Nobel Prize-winning physicist John Mather is planning to pair a giant observatory on Earth with a huge unfolding satellite in orbit to take pictures of our distant neighbors. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding to teams working to develop bold n
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May 21, 2024
"The benefits of technology require large amounts of resources to develop and spread. But modern living is already taxing Earth's resources and the environment. To continue to improve human life on Earth, we may have to look to space for the resources we need. Learn how inventor Joel Sercel plans to kick-start this process, harnessing light from the sun to mine asteroids for fuel and other resources. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA In
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces dolphins and porpoises to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces crickets and grasshoppers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces butterflies and moths to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bobcats and lynx to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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May 21, 2024
"Venus's surface is a place of scorching heat and crushing pressure. But, in the clouds, conditions are a little less intense. Learn how engineer Javid Bayandor plans to build a flying probe--inspired by giant manta rays--to explore the planet's atmosphere. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding to teams working to develop bold new advances in space technology."--
"The reflectors used in the world's largest telescopes are big and heavy. Instead of glass and metal, could they be made of reflective plastic? How big could a space telescope be if you could blow up the main lens like a balloon? Learn how astronomer Chris Walker is designing the next generation of telescopes with inflatable technology. The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides f
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May 21, 2024
"Modern space suits are bulky, uncomfortable, and difficult to repair. If human beings are going to explore and colonize the moon and Mars, they will need something better to wear. Learn how engineer Bonnie Dunbar is using her experience to develop the manufacturing techniques to clothe the next generation of astronauts! The books in the Out of This World series feature projects that have won grants from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). The program provides funding to teams
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Today, the internet allows unprecedented global connectivity, enabling people to communicate and share information effortlessly. In our modern, digitally connnected world, security is more imporant that ever. Now, we use both physical walls and computer firewalls to protect our information. In Facial Recognition and Other Security Tech, you'll read all about the new technology transforming the way
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Climate change is a serious threat to our future. Innovative new technologies offer a way to capture and store carbon emissions from factories and power plants before they are released into the atmosphere. This helps prevent the buildup of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Read Carbon Capture and Other Climate Tech and find out how technology is being used to combat climate change
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bison and buffalo to young readers through leveled text and related photos" --
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bees and wasps to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces beavers and muskrats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces alligators and crocodiles to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. New jet engine designs use cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques so passenger airliners and military jets can fly faster and farther than ever. Other kinds of high-precision technology, capable of nanometer-level accuracy, are revolutionizing industry and unlocking new possibilities for innovation. Read Aero Engines and Other High-Precision Tech and find out how these fascinating tech