Science Adventures Kids

When a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other—get ready for a modern-day reimagining of The Goonies! Owen Godfrey is spending his summer in Paris studying science fiction writer Jules Verne...

Aura has always known two things: the sky is their home, and the world below is forbidden. She lives in Aerilon, a shining city of sky-steel, filtered air, and humming anti-gravity engines, floating safely above the vast, messy Surface. But when a moment of high-flying curiosity leads to a catastrophic slip, Aura tumbles through the clouds and crash-lands in the one place she was warned never to go. Now, instead of smooth glass and the taste of ozone, Aura is surrounded by mud, thorn-tangles, and the overwhelming scent of wet, wild earth.

For twelve-year-old Dave, the sprawling junkyard is a treasure trove of possibilities. But he never imagined he'd unearth a mysterious device that hums with a secret, inner light. When he and his brilliant best friend, Zara, activate it, a dazzling map made of pure energy springs to life, pointing the way to the legendary lost treasure of a master inventor known only as the Technomancer. Their adventure is a thrilling puzzle box of forgotten technology and hidden wonders.

Everyone needs help occasionally - even supers with amazing powers - and Jim (aka Kid Sensation) is no exception. Having previously received aid from a young psychic named Rudi, Jim feels obligated to return to the favor and rescue her from the federal facility where she's being held. But breaking into a top-secret, heavily-fortified government installation is never a walk in the park, especially when said installation has top-of-the-line security systems, trigger-happy guards, and its own team of formidable supers. It will take a bold and audacious plan to get Jim inside.

Ten-year-old Sam is a master of gadgets and gizmos, but his world is turned upside down when his homemade radio picks up a mysterious signal. It's a faint, lonely beep, a cry for help coming from millions of miles away... on Mars! A small, forgotten rover is stranded, and Sam knows he can't ignore its call. Teaming up with his brilliant best friend, Lily, and the ever-daring Finn, he hatches a plan that's out of this world. Using his great-grandpa's secret scrapbook and a pile of junkyard treasures, the three friends build the Stardust Scavenger—a real, working spaceship!

Eleven-year-old stuttering Darby believes she's supposed to be perfect, just like her mother demands. But summer away at camp promises temporary escape. There, she befriends twelve-year-old Justin, who hasn't uttered a word since his dad died, and ten-year-old Naz, who is struggling to learn English. When mysterious calliope music from a nearby warehouse grants the trio power to communicate without words, they sneak inside to find out why.

The second book in the new adventure trilogy from the beloved author of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. It's 1883—only a few months after Molly Pepper; her mother, Cassandra; and her friend, Emmett, saved New York from an attack by the megalomaniacal Ambrose Rector while managing to...

A rip-roaring, hilarious alternate-history adventure starring the world’s most famous inventors—and its most forgotten. From the author of the beloved Hero’s Guide series, Christopher Healy. It's 1883—the Age of Invention! A time when great men like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell...

A rebellion in space pits one boy’s past against his future in this gripping adventure from the critically acclaimed author of In the Red! This out-of-this-world story about fighting for what’s right, chasing your dreams, and believing in yourself is perfect for fans of Kevin Emerson, Yoon...

What starts with a mysterious rumble in the bamboo patch behind Colin's house quickly turns into the muddiest, most exciting adventure of his life! When Colin stumbles upon a giant, squelchy mud puddle, he finds more than just dirt – he finds a playful, gentle panda who absolutely loves to be muddy. Join Colin and his new, wonderfully messy friend as they share giggles, bamboo snacks, bubble surprises, and the heartwarming magic of an unlikely friendship. "Colin and the Muddy Panda" is a delightful tale about kindness, discovery, and just how much fun a little (or a lot!) of mud can be.

When a group of short construction workers begins building a school playground, Lisa begins to suspect that they are really Christmas elves, but Melody and Howie think Lisa has an overactive imagination.

A harrowing, pulse-pounding race for survival that New York Times bestselling author D. J. MacHale says “will leave you breathless.” Michael Prasad knows he shouldn’t go out on the Mars surface alone. It’s dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every...

For ten-year-old George and his best friend Maya, an ordinary summer in Tornado Alley is about to become an extraordinary adventure. When they discover a mysterious, crinkly map hidden in the dusty corners of an old storm cellar, they uncover a secret that's been in their family for generations: the legend of a hidden treasure. Guided by their grandma's whispered riddles and a series of clever clues, their search takes them through forgotten barns and across windswept fields. But as they get closer to the truth, the sky itself begins to churn.

An ordinary summer holiday turns into the adventure of a lifetime when Lucky discovers a mysterious, humming amulet in the sunken bones of an old shipwreck.

In the heart of the enchanting Mistwood, where sunbeams feel like sticky honey and mushrooms glow with a mysterious light, live two tiny pixies named Pip and Puddle. For them, a day isn't complete without a little bit of meddling. From swapping a grumpy badger's breakfast berries to painting an entire field of mushrooms a brilliant, shocking blue, their pranks fill the ancient forest with chaos and giggles. But when one of their tricks goes too far, the laughter in Mistwood stops, and real tears are shed. The harmony of their magical home is broken.

In a world where music holds magic, a curious girl named Sara discovers a mystical harp with strings made of moonlight. But when a shadowy creature steals its melody, the world begins to lose its joy and color. To save her home, Sara must journey into the forgotten lands of Everlost, following the faint, beautiful echo of her stolen song. Along the way, she'll meet a wise Weaver of Dreams, a slumbering Gryphon, and a tiny Clockwork Nightingale, all of whom hold clues to finding her music.

In the peaceful village of Silverbrook, young inventor JACK spends his days tinkering in a secret workshop, surrounded by gears and gadgets. But his quiet world is shattered when a strange, metallic rumbling echoes through the valley. Soon, massive Iron Golems emerge from the forest, their heavy footsteps shaking the very ground. With his village under attack, Jack must lead his friends on a perilous journey through glowing caves and across a churning river to find the source of the golems' power.

Henry McCarty William H. Bonney Billy the Kid He’s one of the most famous figures in the Old West, no matter what name he goes by. His exploits are the stuff of legend, but the most fantastical of all of them have been lost to history. Until now. It’s 1949, and the famous gunslinger is now a federal agent called William Kidwell, and he’s returned to where it all began—Lincoln County, New Mexico, to face the demons of his past and wrest control of his soul from the immortal witch Scáthach.

Twelve-year-old Lark is determined to escape her squalid life at Miss Starvenger’s boarding house, but she needs to find the coin to do it. Her grand scheme? To steal her fortune from the Royal Museum. Unfortunately, her heist goes off the rails, and Lark ends up stealing a magical sword right out from under the nose of Prince Jasper, who’s none too happy to have his plans thwarted. Lark soon discovers that the sword has a mind of its own, and has chosen her to be the next Nightingale, a fabled hero who must vanquish an ancient evil that is waking after centuries of sleep.

When Max discovers an old brass telescope, he finds more than just stars. He finds a secret—a tiny red dot that hums with a mysterious energy, a whisper from across the vast sea of space. This single discovery propels him into the adventure of a lifetime, starting with a forgotten star-chart found in his dusty attic. The chart doesn't just show stars; it shows a path to the legendary Crimson Planet. With his inventive best friend, Maya, by his side, Max builds the Stardust Drifter—a spaceship crafted from a refrigerator box, a sled, and a whole lot of imagination.