New Releases by Jordan D. Brown

Jet and his friends develop a new appreciation for Earth as a water planet while visiting the oceans and doing fun water and ice activities! They're even inspired to take an off-Earth trip to a different frozen environment--Jupiter's icy moon, Europa!

When Jet learns that humans celebrate Earth Day, he can't help but wonder, why can't every day be Earth Day? After he takes his friends for an amazing ride around the world in his flying saucer, they feel the same way!

Oh, no! Jet’s pet Sunspot is missing! How on Earth will he ever find him? Find out in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of PBS’s hit show Ready Jet Go! When Jet’s pet Sunspot goes missing, Jet and his Earth friends use the North Star to navigate their way to find him. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read includes bonus back matter content with lots of fun facts about the constellations and how to use the North Star as a guide. © Copyright 2019 Jet Propulsion, LLC. Ready Jet Go! is a registered trademark of Jet Propulsion, LLC.

Jet takes his friends on an out of this world adventure to the moon! While they are there they take a look back at man's first moon landing--Apollo 11 in 1969.

Why do stars twinkle in the sky, but planets don't? Jet, Sydney, and Sean are about to find out during the best sleepover ever!

Don't be fooled by what your brain thinks you see! Fooled Ya! is a kid's guide to the mind bending world of illusions, perception, and why we can be tricked. Don't be fooled again, learn the tricks! Discover the variety of ways our brains can trick us, from the visual trickery of optical illusions, to magicians' masterful use of misdirection, to strategies used by con artists. You can't always trust your brain, learn why with Fooled Ya! and you'll be less likely to be swindled, hoodwinked, or bamboozled. Brian Z. Brain is your illustrated guide, he will explain the inner workings of your mind and what makes it tick. This mind bending guide to what you see and only think you see covers just about anything you could dream up. Sections include "Can You Trust Your Brain," "Fool the Five Senses," "How Magicians Mess with Your Mind," and "Learn to Be Less Gullible." Woven throughout are tons of articles that show off interesting stories and facts on subject ranging rang history, psychology, and even neuroscience! Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!

"Did you know that advancements in robotics could soon make super-powered suits a reality? Or that some people have a rare gene that gives them superstrong bones? Hold onto your cape, you're about to become an expert on the high-flying science behind super powers!"--

Learn all about the soaring science behind aerodynamic airplanes in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that some military aircrafts are capable of “supersonic flight,” traveling at speeds faster than sound? Or that the Wright brothers designed the first airplane after studying the wings of birds? You’ll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the science behind airplanes. Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

Did you know that some military aircrafts are capable of "supersonic flight," traveling at speeds faster than sound? Or that the Wright brothers designed the first airplane after studying the wings of birds? You'll learn this and much more as you bec

DO try this at home! Science Stunts will start a chain reaction of fun and experimentation outside the lab. Readers will be amazed and delighted as they try magic tricks that are based in important physics concepts such as gravity, inertia, magnetism, sound vibrations, and more. Narrated by a humorous science showman, Dr. Dazzleberry (known to his fans as "Dr. Dazz"), readers go on a journey through many amazing scientific discoveries. Amusing, edifying commentary from cartoon versions of Newton, Galileo, and Einstein inspire student scientist to experiment with glee. An appendix and short bios of the physicists featured provide fascinating facts about the scientists' lives and achievements. "Magical science that's amazing, astounding, and sure to appeal to middle-grade and middle school readers." -Kirkus Reviews

Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind America's favorite pastime in this fact-fil led Level 3 Ready-to-Read!

Introduces the science of amusement park rides.

Presents simple chemical reaction science experiments and recipes for mixtures of varying viscosity.

Cynthia Breazeal is a creature creator. Armed with electronic gadgets, software programs, and her endless imagination, she creates lifelike machines that can respond to the world around them. Cynthia Breazeal is a roboticist, a scientist who designs, builds, and experiments with robots. As a child, she relied on movies to see robots in action. Now robots are part of her daily life at the MIT Media Lab. There, she and her students use their computer science and engineering skills to work on marvels like Leonardo, a robot that interacts with people in ways that seem almost human. Cynthia's other world-famous projects include Kismet, an emotionally intelligent robot that smiles, frowns, and babbles like a baby. Why create robots like these? Cynthia can picture a future where sociable robots exist to benefit people. She works hard every day to turn that dream into a reality. Firsthand accounts from Cynthia and from those who know her best combine to tell the inspiring story of a curious, sports-loving girl who went on to become a worldclass roboticist. Robo World is also a Captivating story of high-tech invention where the stuff of science fiction becomes real in today's labs.

Looking for exciting and easy-to-do technology that fits right into your curriculum? Then this book is just for you! Using HyperStudio, a popular multimedia software, students create eye-popping projects filled with graphics, sounds, even animation. Reproducible planning pages and step-by-step instructions help students produce a biography report, book report, state brochure, space-exploration timeline, multiple-choice math story quiz, and so much more! For use with Grades 3-6.