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How do brain impulses translate into a state of mind? This Q & A explores the science of the brain and gives an insight into feelings and abilities.

Can you guess when trees stop growing–they don’t stop! Their massive roots keep them in the ground and require plenty of water, sunshine and nutrients from the soil to help them grow. Trees are the oldest, largest and tallest living things on Earth, with the oldest part of the tree being its strong, woody middle. Find out how a maple tree gets its start! How does a tree grow?

Whether you're an amoeba, a human, or anything in between, you need water to survive. But why? Find out in this informative Q & A.

Have you ever wondered why the days are so long in the summer and short in the winter? Or why we have hot weather and colder weather? Read on to learn about the Earth, how it spins around the Sun, and the seasons!

Do you know why monsters always glow in your favorite science fiction stories? Well, real-life science and physics can explain why this happens! Learn how radiation, atoms, and the sonic boom interact with one another to create this mysterious blue glow named, Cerenkov radiation, by particle physicists. Science fiction can sometimes become reality!

Martin, Liz, and their friend take a hike through the forest and learn about animals and plant life. This forest ecosystem is a healthy environment for animals and plant life to grow. A woodpecker checks for bugs to eat in a nearby tree, with bark that is ancient. Martin notices moss on the old tree bark and poisonous mushrooms! What else will they find on their forest hike?

Not all gasses are the same, some are heavier than others. But how can you tell which gasses are heavier and which are lighter? This experiment will prove which gas is heavier: air or carbon dioxide.

What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging listeners need to know the difference. Listeners will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more.

Climb into your spaceship and blastoff for an adventure through our solar system! This exciting nonfiction series uses narrative text to inform early learners about the different planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in the solar system. On their journeys, they’ll discover volcanic moons, mysterious dwarf planets, and much more! This volume includes Moons, The Outer Planets, and The Sun.

In this fact-filled series, young listeners can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! This volume includes See Corn Grow, See a Pineapple Grow, See a Rose Grow, See an Avocado Grow, and See Bell Peppers Grow.

In this fact-filled series, young listeners can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! Through simple text, listeners will study the subject from seed or spore to fully grown product. Special features highlight the subject’s life cycle, uses, and what is needed to grow. Hear about common plant and fungi growth! This volume includes See a Coconut Grow, See an Apple Grow, See Cashews Grow, and See Strawberries Grow.

In this fact-filled series, young listeners can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! Through simple text, listeners will study the subject from seed or spore to fully grown product. Special features highlight the subject’s life cycle, uses, and what is needed to grow. Hear about common plants and fungi growth! This volume includes See a Banana Grow, See a Mushroom Grow, See a Pine Tree Grow, See a Pumpkin Grow, and See a Sunflower Grow.

Follow the construction workers as they move from the ground up to build a skyscraper.

Springtime means it's time to plant corn in the fields again. In September, it's ready to harvest.

Click and his friends wish to live in their favorite tree like the friendly squirrels. They decide to build a treehouse—but first they must collect the necessary materials and learn what tools they'll need for the job! They find a hammer, saw, level and measuring tape. What safety tools with they need to build their treehouse?

Bridges are engineering marvels! It takes a civil engineer, chief engineer, structural engineer and environmental engineer to build a bridge. There are different kinds that each require a special construction process to build. Learn how different bridges such as beam, suspension and arch bridge types are designed and built, as well as the construction workers needed at specific stages.

Have you ever had an electrical power outage at home? In 2003, the largest blackout in United States history left millions of people without power for days! Learn how power generation plants are connected to the power grid that distributes electricity to regions of the country and to homes. What causes power outages? How does losing power affect daily life? What can people do to conserve energy?

Of all the historic spacecraft vehicles displayed at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in New York–one remains special! On the Moon, it gave shelter to the astronauts. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lunar Module–also used as a communications center–the LM-13 was built to transport people from earth to outer space! Learn what else makes this aeronautical spacecraft special!

Do you know how the lightbulb was invented? In the 1800s, the first incandescent lightbulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Learn how Edison experimented with different materials, direct current, and by trial and error to design the first lightbulb. Which power company was created that funded the first electric lighting system to distribute light? The company still operates today, lighting and powering our world!

Take a ride on a rover with NASA as they explore the planet Mars. Learn how NASA explores Mars for evidence of life especially the existence of water. Scientists believe that life depends on water. Is it possible that Mars had life and why is it so different from Earth? Discover the tools, equipment and methods scientists use to uncover rock, water, and fossils to test as evidence of life.