Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all ages Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each...

When Logan Applebaum's mother invents a robotic cousin for him, Logan thinks this may give him an edge in the third grade science fair but the Silverspoon twins have other ideas.

As the larger alien invasion of Earth begins, a rebel faction contacts Anaya with a plan that would allow humans, hybrids, and cryptogens to work together to stop the invasion, but it's not clear if all the hybrids are united--including Anaya, Petra, and Seth.

When his project malfunctions during the Intergalactic Science Fair, will Zack, a boy from Earth living on the planet Nebulon, be able to get things under control before disaster erupts?

With See For Yourself, budding scientists can wow their teachers and classmates (and maybe win a ribbon or two) by learning: • How to extract DNA from an onion • How pigments from vegetables make dye • How to make paper out of lint from a clothes dryer • How to make a friend feel like he or she has a third hand • What happens when you grow yeast in dandruff shampoo • That tea and iron pills make excellent inks • And much more! See for...

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the concept of open science and how scientists around the world are working together to make research available to everyone. Knowledge is meant to be shared. Science is for everyone, right? Unfortunately, that's not always true. Discovery, research and innovation are often top secret, and big businesses charge high prices for that information. The...

Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a 'rubber' egg right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids, concentration, and life cycles. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun. Is...

Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create ice cream without a machine! Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, freezing points, and dissolution. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on...

Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a volcano right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids and bases, atoms and molecules, and elements. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on...

Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a super bouncy ball right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, polymers, and elasticity. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on...