Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer

2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Top Ten
A hundred years before the dawn of the digital age, Ada Lovelace envisioned the computer-driven world we know today. Author’s note. Important dates. Selected bibliography. Glossary. Full-color gouache illustrations.

Bats: Learning to Fly: Science Comics

Follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans. Taken to a bat rehabilitation center he learns from other bats how to eat and fly and where to live. Instructions to install bat boxes. Further reading. Volunteering and careers. Bat anatomy. Glossary. Full-color illustrations.

Dogs: From Predator to Protector: Science Comics

Rudy, an adorable Cocker Jack, introduces us to to his friends and works through key scientific principles from Gregory Mendel, Charles Darwin, and Dmitir Belyaev to explain dog taxonomy, origin, genetic makeup, and much more.

Impact!: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World

Follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have smashed into the ground, and make plans to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.

Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle

This is the inspiring true story of Beauty, a bald eagle and her 3D-­printed prosthetic beak. Further information about Beauty, her beak, and other prosthetic devices. Information about bald eagles. Suggestions for how to help. Resources. Suggestions for further research. Full-color photographs.

Careers If You Like Science

If you are curious, analytical and love nearly all the science classes you have taken, there is a career that is sure to suit you—and pay you well. People who like science may work in careers ranging from biomedical engineer to veterinarian and forensic science technician. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Contortion, German Wheels, and Other Mind-Bending Circus Science

Ever watch the circus and wonder, “how do they do that?” Find the answers in this book! Readers will learn about some of the most mind-bending circus acts, from contortionists to human pyramids, and the science that makes them possible. Short, simple activities help demonstrate the science for readers.

Hopping Ahead of Climate Change: Snowshoe Hares, Science, and Survival

Can animals that change their coat colors with the seasons survive shorter winters caused by climate change? Suggestions to reduce one’s carbon footprint. Further resources. Glossary. Index. Full-color map, charts, diagrams, and photographs.

Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science

Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics

What if neuroscientists could look inside the human brain and watch individual brain cells send signals to one another? What if they could control these brain cells to direct thoughts and actions? Source notes. Glossary. Selected bibliography. Suggestions for further information. Index. Full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations.

Race Cars: Science •Technology • Engineering

Did you know that people have been racing cars since the 1890s? The first competition was “slower than a modern-day bicycle race,” but it paved the way for a fast-growing industry. This appealing book looks at automobile and racing history, different types of racing, and how people enter this particular STEM field. From driver to fabricator to graphic designer, the many occupations within racing are examined. Readers get a fascinating glimpse into the processes of building, racing, and repairing cars. Information on requisite education and mechanic training is provided, and an interview with a race-car driver adds further interest. Occasional spreads explore a specific aspect of racing, such as Henry Ford’s early race-cars, the evolution of tires, and future car technology. Captioned and labeled color photographs capture the excitement of today’s racing, while period photographs highlight how the industry has changed. Back matter includes some statistics for careers in the field, further reading, a link to publisher-approved Web resources, a glossary, and an index.

Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone

The author, a former ocean scientist goes in pursuit of the slippery story of jellyfish, rediscovering her passion for marine science and the sea’s imperiled ecosystems.