Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, a character of color, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it's up to her to find the source. Not afraid of failure, she embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all...

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials-who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents....

Presents a history of agriculture, discusses how industrial agriculture is harmful to the environment, and describes strides being made toward sustainability.

As our world's population grows, so too does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what solar energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge uses for solar cells, including tiny nano-sized cells and cells printed on paper,...

Describes the technological innovations invented in ancient China, including advancements in agriculture, architecture, politics, and military science that are still used today.

See how the world of basketball has changed over the years. Technology has evolved, strategies have changed, and the players have become bigger, better, and faster. The sport of basketball looks different than it did in its early years.

Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? The Innovation in TransportationaPlanes takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.

"Learn about the exciting new technology behind e-textiles and find out how to create e-textile projects of your own" --

Takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the automotive industry.

Discusses where the fastest train in the world is, how a train is able to go under the English Channel, and what the next generation of trains may look like.