Books in Mission: Science series

Engineers use math and science to design, build, and help things that move. They utilize specific laws of physics and motion that apply to every object on the planet. These laws cover things like force and motion, density and pressure, and dimensions and measurements. For more information on engineers, read Robert Fulton: Engineer of the Steamboat, another book in the Mission: Science series.

Plants are amazing food factories. They make their own food from sunlight, water, air, and soil. They also provide food―nuts, berries, leaves, roots, stalks, and other plant parts―that humans and other animals eat. Plants create material for our clothes, houses, and furniture, and even the oxygen we need to breathe. For information on plants, read George Washington Carver, another book in the Mission: Science series.

Everything in the universe is made of matter. Matter is made of tiny objects called atoms. There are many types of atoms. When atoms of the same type combine, the result is an element. Some elements, like silver and oxygen, are found in nature. Others are man-made. When combined, elements can form new substances. For more information on elements, read Antoine Lavoisier: Founder of Modern Chemistry, another book in the Mission: Science series.

Light and sound are two of the most important things in the universe. Without them everything would be dark and silent. Plants and animals would die. What scientists have found out about light and sound helps us live and work, but there is more to learn. For more information on light and sound, read Pioneers of Light & Sound, another book in the Mission: Science series.