On July 4, 1997, The Mars Pathfinder lander, cocooned in an ungainly mass of airbags, was dropped from a parachute 40 feet above Mars. It slammed to the surface, kicked up the red Martian dust, bounced along like a giant beach ball and rolled to a stop. Pathfinder's three solar panel "petals" unfolded. Nestled inside was Sojourner, a one foot high, remote control vehicle that looked like something you might find under a Christmas tree. The ...

Animals intrigue all curious minds, and this series is perfect for those middle-grade animal enthusiasts looking for more animal facts. Each book is filled with informative facts that can be used for report writing or for those animal lovers looking for more in-depth information. ...

Animals intrigue all curious minds, and this series is perfect for those middle-grade animal enthusiasts looking for more animal facts. Each book is filled with informative facts that can be used for report writing or for those animal lovers looking for more in-depth information. ...

Experience the thrill of speed in this exciting series about fast cars from around the world. A vibrant pictorial history of the car is included in each book, as well as performance statistics and suggested sources for additional information. ...

Discusses the science of genetics, the first successful cloning of a mammal, its implications, and its ethical aspects. ...

Animals intrigue all curious minds, and this series is perfect for those middle-grade animal enthusiasts looking for more animal facts. Each book is filled with informative facts that can be used for report writing or for those animal lovers looking for more in-depth information. ...

Experience the thrill of speed in this exciting series about fast cars from around the world. A vibrant pictorial history of the car is included in each book, as well as performance statistics and suggested sources for additional information. ...

The Series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: Earth and Space Science History and Nature of Science Life Science Science and Technology Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Social Studies: People, Places, & Environments Production, Distribution, & Consumption Science, Technology, & Society Time, Continuity, & Change ...

The Series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: Earth and Space Science History and Nature of Science Life Science Science and Technology Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Social Studies: People, Places, & Environments Production, Distribution, & Consumption Science, Technology, & Society Time, Continuity, & Change ...

The fascinating story of ten inventions that have changed the way we spend our leisure time.
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