Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology

"Soar through the stats and descriptions on the F-35 Lighning II, a powerful military fighter jet"--

"Soar through the stats and descriptions on the Mikoyan MiG-35, a powerful military fighter jet".

"The Wright Brothers . . . made the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. But the history of human flight goes back further. This title details the experimentation and innovation that went into the creation of the airplane. Special features highlight important airplanes as well as pioneers ...

"Engaging images accompany information about airplanes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Fly! Learn how airplanes get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Pack your bags and get ready to check in at the airport! Meet pilots and baggage handlers, fly in an aeroplane, and learn about the science behind how everything works in this non-fiction story for kids. Readers will go behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who work night and day to kee...

Do aliens exist? Are UFOs real? The race is on to discover alien life in the universe! This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy will take readers on a tour of the solar system (and beyond), on board new NAS...

Are we alone in the universe? If not, where is everybody? Could life on Earth have arrived on a meteorite from outer space? If they are out there, what might aliens look like? Would they be smart, curious, scared? Would they want to meet us? Astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith asks all this and more...

Jack loves visiting Grandpa in his old train carriage. He loves helping him in the train museum. And he loves hearing his stories about trains and railways. From runaway engines to people-powered carriages, train-robbing bushrangers and lifesaving pointsmen, Grandpa always has a tale to pass the ...

"What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?"--Amazon.com.