Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology

Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work and play.

The use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is expanding. Often thought of as military technology, drones are beginning to make more appearances in the private sector. Learn more about these issues in Drones, a Global Issues book. Ages 10+

To the untrained eye, Photo 51 was simply a grainy black and white image of dark marks scattered in a rough cross shape. But to the eye of a trained scientist, it was a clear portrait of a DNA fiber taken with X-rays. And to young scientists James Watson and Francis Crick, it confirmed their gues...

Where does light come from? Can I feel forces? What is my body made of? Why is lemon juice sour? "Do You Know About? Science" focuses on the subjects that kids really want to know about and the questions they ask, helping them easily learn new information. From everyday questions such as what mak...

A fun, fact-packed introduction to DNA - the molecule of life - for young science enthusiasts. Without DNA there wouldn't be life - this awesome molecule holds the code that allows living things to grow, develop, and make copies of themselves. It's inside every living plant and animal, from the t...

DKfindout! Space Travel is ideal for school projects and for children who love to learn about adventures in space. From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo Moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin's first journey...

DK findout! Solar System teaches kids everything they would want to know about the awe-inspiring solar system. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them com...

DK findout! Science teaches kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DK findout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming b...

A perfect introduction to energy, this fact-packed book teaches children all about energy and how it works. From electricity and light, to heat and sound, learn how different types of energy are part of everything we do. Discover how a rainbow is made, what renewable energy is, and meet an energy...