New Releases by Nathan Lepora

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future. Supporting STEM-based learning and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can't get enough of robots. When were robots first dreamed up? What does an industrial robot do? How do robots sense the world around them? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Robots, which features photographs of drones, automata, and other machines from all around the world. Readers will learn about the different types of robots and the famous engineers who created them, and gain insight into how robots think and learn through illustrated charts, diagrams, and blocks of coding language. From the industrial and medical fields to entertainment and home security, kids will discover the many ways robots can improve our lives-and our futures-as they read DKfindout! Robots. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about-ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology-making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Our eyes help us look at the world, but there are many things we cannot see. Atoms are the building blocks of everything in the universe, from planets and stars to the cells that make up plants, animals, and the human body. Atoms are invisible because they are so small, but bigger things can be invisible, too. Ancient artifacts and buried bones are hidden under the ground, while invisible forces such as earthquakes and winds shape life on Earth. This book explores the invisible world of atoms and molecules. Find out about the particles inside atoms, and see how they help atoms join up to form molecules. Learn about atoms and the digital age, and see how nanotechnology is changing the world. Book jacket.

A theme park is the ideal place to see science in action. Written at a below-grade reading level, each volume presents middle school physical science concepts through high-interest thrill rides. The series explains key science concepts, such as forces, acceleration, velocity, friction, and motion, using examples from theme parks. Dynamic photos, informative illustrations, and accessible text will captivate students' attention and prepare them for science testing.

Explains the science behind the forces at work in amusement park rides.

Theme park rides are used to explain key physical science concepts.

An amusement park is the perfect place to see science in action. The Science Behind Thrill Rides series uses theme park rides to explain in an exciting and easy-to-understand manner key physical science concepts such as the forces that drive roller coasters and affect the way bumper cars move. Each book in the series features: Topics correlated to middle school physical science curriculum, Clear explanations of key concepts at an accessible reading level, Diagrams and other detailed images to build comprehension, Bold, vibrant photos that captivate students, A glossary of key scientific terms. Book jacket.

This book explains how the concepts of force, speed, velocity, mass, and friction work together during a roller coaster ride.

Helps middle school children learn about the forces of motion through amusement park thrill rides, explaining how roller coasters, bumper cars, and other rides work.

This series is a fun and exciting way to study physical processes, forces and motion.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of molybdenum.

Learn about chromium, its importance, and its characteristics.