Science and Math

The sky can tell a person a lot about the day. Will it be wet? Will it be hot? Or, will there be a storm? This series will help beginning readers understand weather by starting at the basics. More →

The ground beneath our feet is made up of a constantly changing mixture of soils. Soils purify water, recycle nutrients, and even change what we breathe in the atmosphere! Young scientists… More →

Minerals are everywhere and are essential to living organisms. There are thousands of recognized minerals in existence! Discover the properties of quartz, sulfur, and other minerals and learn More →

What is a mineral? How are fossils made? Get the dirt on these questions and more in this series. Young learners are introduced to earth science as they read about the basic materials that… More →

Scientists categorize rocks into three different groups depending on how the rock was formed. Humans have used rocks from all groups as tools and in construction for thousands of years.… More →

Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists… More →

Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life. Children will explore our home’s water, atmosphere, and the diverse land features that make Earth a beautiful place to live! More →

The Hubble Telescope travels at 17,500 miles per hour to capture fascinating images of space. Young learners will read about the creation of the Hubble Telescope and the ways we use it to… More →

People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere. More →

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter’s discovery, storms, moons,… More →

Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system’s largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system. More →

There are millions of asteroids in the solar system. They range in size from less than 1 mile to 584 miles across! Students will discover how asteroids form, where they are located in the… More →