Books in Science Matters series

Honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the Sputnik launch, a lively study documents the events, both political and personal, surrounding the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who were responsible for creating the first human-made object in space, forever changing the world. Reissue.

Living on a world as vast as Earth, it can be easy to forget that our planet is just a tiny speck in a massive universe filled with planets, moons, stars, asteroids, comets, dark matter, and maybe even alien life! In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will learn about Earth’s place in the Milky Way and the larger universe, and how humans are learning about the endless frontier of space.This series features a variety of science topics aligned to NGSS standards. From mixing matter to the study of sound waves, each informative book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.

Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world. Each book introduces core concepts in the study of sky science through visual diagrams, vibrant photos, and hands-on experiments. Compelling biographies, timelines, and maps add scope and context to each subject.

Did you know that there are six simple machines that help make work easier? "Science Matters" is a series of books dedicated to inspiring young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the world. Each book introduces a core science topic through visual diagrams, hands-on experiments, and compelling biographies, all written in an engaging way.