Science Fiction Physics

Young listeners will learn how light works and where it comes from in this accessible audiobook. Basic science concepts are discussed, and kids are encouraged to explore light in the world around them.

Have you ever used your imagination to solve a problem? When Albert Einstein was young, he was fascinated by the way magnetism made a compass work. As an adult, he used thought experiments to solve some of the universe's greatest mysteries. Einstein loved to think about math and science. He worked for a while at a patent office, but his mind wasn't focused on inventions. Instead, he thought about the universe. In 1905, Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity solved questions that scientists had grappled with for hundreds of years.

Young listeners will learn how pliers grip and hold objects in their jaws. Also, find out how pliers also work as levers.

See what pulls and pushes can do through several examples of forces and motion in everyday life. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, Milo and the Ball.

Did you know that San Diego’s Frozen Zoo is home to preserved DNA samples from over 8,000 endangered or threatened species, or that the tell-tale smell of freshly mowed grass is actually the plant’s version of a distress call? And what about Henrietta Lacks, the “immortal woman” whose cancer cells have been divided and multiplied for research purposes for over 60 years? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Science.