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This title provides information on one of most promising emerging sources of energy, waste. Provides a background on the opportunity and challenges associated with using waste to produce… More →
Learn how woodpeckers have inspired scientists to create new and improved helmet technology. More →
What would it have been like to stand in the crowd during history's most famous speeches? This narrative-nonfiction series gives readers the chance to imagine it first-hand. Exploring the… More →
The Full-Speed Sports series discusses the science behind various elements and actions of sports. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform… More →
Fungi as Fashion
Did you know that fungi can be made into shoes and clothing? Fungi as Fashion explores some of the surprising uses of these fascinating and wearable organisms. Readers will also uncover the… More →
Fungi as Food
Do you like mushrooms on pizza? Fungi as Food explores how fungi are an important and tasty food source for people and animals. Readers will also uncover the fundamentals of fungi and loads… More →
Did you know that fungi can be made into fuel, surfboards, packing material, and more? Fungi as Fuel and Other Products explores some of the surprising uses of these fascinating organisms.… More →
Fungi as Housing
Can you believe that fungi are being used to build houses on Earth and in space? Fungi as Housing explores how these fascinating organisms are being transformed into strong, lightweight, and… More →
Fungi as Medicine
Have you ever taken the antibiotic penicillin? Fungi as Medicine explores how fungi play a significant role in the production of many life-saving medications. Readers will also uncover the… More →




