Science & Technology
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Space Rogue: How the Hackers Known as L0pht Changed the World
$19.99 Add to cartIn May 1998, the US Congress invited the seven members of the L0pht to testify on the state of government computer security. Two years later, that same group rode the Dot-com bubble to create the pree
- Author: Thomas, Cris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 362
- Publish Date: February 16, 2023
- ISBN10: 9798987032411
- Language: English
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Who Was Sally Ride?
$6.99 Add to cartIn 1978, Sally Ride, a PhD candidate at Standford University, responded to a newspaper ad to join the US astronaut program. She was accepted and became the first American woman astronaut to fly in spa
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Stine, Megan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 16, 2013
- ISBN10: 0448466872
- Language: English
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The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla and Other Works
$24.99 Add to cartWho was Nikola Tesla? Find out in this comprehensive volume that includes Tesla’s autobiography and scientific writings, as well as other works that examine his life and career in detail.
Nikola Tesla- Series: Leather-Bound Classics
- Author: Tesla, Nikola
- Binding: Leather
- Page Count: 768
- Publish Date: December 21, 2021
- ISBN10: 1645174387
- Language: English
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Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci?
$6.99 Add to cartLeonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 01, 2005
- ISBN10: 0448443015
- Language: English
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The Orchid Thief
$21.00 Add to cartNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK
A modern classic of personal journalism, The Orchid Thief is Susan Orlean’s wickedly funny, elegant, and captivating tale of an amazing obses- Author: Orlean, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: January 04 2000
- ISBN10: 044900371X
- Language: English
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Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
$21.99 Read moreThe first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karik?, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karik? was curious about everything
- Author: Dadey, Debbie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1728456339
- Language: English
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Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
$8.99 Add to cartCelebrate Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, in this inspiring STEM picture book biography about the maker of one of the world’s favorite toys.
You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top t- Author: Barton, Chris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 1580892981
- Language: English
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I Am Benjamin Franklin
$16.99 Add to cartThe 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Ind… [more below]
- Series: Ordinary People Change the World
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: October 13 2020
- ISBN10: 0525555919
- Language: English
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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
$19.99 Add to cartCelebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world’s most beloved toys. A pe… [more below]
- Author: Biebow, Natascha
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 19 2019
- ISBN10: 132886684X
- Language: English
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Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science
$22.99 Read moreSixteen scientists. Protecting our planet. Making science more equitable.
An Orbis Pictus Recommended Book Scientists who collect microbes from surfers’ skin, who use radar sensors to gather data mile- Series: Books for a Better Earth
- Author: Levy, Dana Alison
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 21 2023
- ISBN10: 0823449718
- Language: English
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Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science
$30.00 Read more“…a truly insightful narrative on what it can mean to be a woman at the cutting edge of science.” —THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
The story of maverick scientist Candace Pert, whose groundbreaking researc- Author: Ryckman, Pamela
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: November 07 2023
- ISBN10: 0306831465
- Language: English
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Neil Armstrong
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.
Little Neil’s d- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #82
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 16, 2022
- ISBN10: 0711271038
- Language: English
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Galaxy Girls: 50 Amazing Stories of Women in Space
$19.99 Add to cartFilled with beautiful full-color illustrations, a groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space ex
- Author: Jackson, Libby
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: June 05, 2018
- ISBN10: 0062850210
- Language: English
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My Little Golden Book about the First Moon Landing
$5.99 Add to cartThe exciting story of the Apollo 11 mission!
In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy the fascinating story behind what happened on July 20, 1969, when two human beings walked on th… [more below]- Series: Little Golden Book
- Author: Lovitt, Charles
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 0525580077
- Language: English
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Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award Winner
$18.99 Add to cartIn this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, sn
- Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 28 1998
- ISBN10: 0395861624
- Language: English
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I Am Neil Armstrong
$16.99 Add to cartNeil Armstrong’s journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
This friendly, fun bio… [more below]- Series: Ordinary People Change the World
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 11 2018
- ISBN10: 0735228728
- Language: English
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The Mystery of the Monarchs: How Kids, Teachers, and Butterfly Fans Helped Fred and Norah Urquhart Track the Great Monarch Migration
$19.99 Add to cartA gorgeous picture book based on the true story of a scientist who solves the mysteries of monarch butterfly migration–with the help of schoolchildren! A perfect story for nature lovers of all ages f… [more below]
- Author: Rosenstock, Barb
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 31 2022
- ISBN10: 1984829564
- Language: English
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Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist
$9.99 Add to cartThe inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
A meni- Author: Acevedo, Sylvia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: March 31, 2020
- ISBN10: 0358206936
- Language: English
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Darwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular
$19.99 Add to cartLearn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children’s book.
*2024 Texas Top
- Author: Owen, Polly
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 03, 2023
- ISBN10: 0711275971
- Language: English
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
$17.99 Add to cartA beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl
- Author: Skeers, Linda
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: July 07 2020
- ISBN10: 172820951X
- Language: English
