Dana Meachen Rau

Learn how the International Space Station has helped scientists from all over the world research outer space, natural disasters, the human body, and more since its construction in 1998. In 1998, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and ten other European countries collaborated to create the International Space Station. Modules were created by experts from all over the world and then launched into space, where they were assembled into a functioning...

Provides step-by-step instructions for building one's own snow fort. Identifies tools one will need and discusses how to construct a variety of designs. Includes photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman...

Uses bright illustrations and simple sentences to describe our sense of hearing. Begins with the outer ear and moves to the middle and inner ear, to demonstrate how each part participates to moving sound from a series of noisy objects to the brain, where it is translated into soft, medium loud, and very loud sounds.

Provides information on static electricity, electric current, magnets, and electromagnets, revealing how they are used in everyday life.

Describes the purpose of smell in your body and how your nose is involved. Discusses how your nose hairs clean the air and keep dust and dirt away from your lungs. Explains how nerve cells send a message to your brain to let you know what you are smelling and how smell keeps you safe from fires and toxins. Also includes fun facts and a diagram of your nose.

Children learn to use thinking and observation skills while on the playground, studying strength, speed, friction, and energy.

Discusses our sense of touch focusing on how skin functions with its sensors at the end of nerves. Explains how your brain interprets the messages coming from your skin which protects you when you're out in the sun. Also includes fun facts and a skin diagram.

Explores the mysterious phenomenon in space called black holes. Discusses the role of gravity, escape velocity, and the speed of light in a black hole's creation. Includes information about how black holes are formed, monster black holes, and the future of black holes.

Provides color photographs and step-by-step instructions for transforming cupcakes into berry baskets, gorillas, snowmen, fluffy bunnies, and bird nests among other creations. Includes a glossary of terms, further resources, and a basic recipe for vanilla or chocolate frosting.