New Releases by Mary Kay Carson

Jupiter is bigger than any other planet in our solar system. It has rings and centuries-old storms. It has more than sixty moons, too—some with underground oceans! Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this great addition to the FAR OUT GUIDE TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM series will tell you everything you need to know about the biggest planet—including missions and the scientists who planned them, and the spacecraft they used to do so.

Saturn—the jewel of the solar system—has seven mysterious and beautiful rings. These rings, made of ice, dust, and rock, range in size from a snow crystals to a house. Learn about the amazing spacecraft missions to Saturn, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the sixth planet from the sun.

Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth''s only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.

Earth''s neighbor Mars likely once had an environment that could have supported life. Now it has underground frozen water in many places. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Mars and taught us a lot about this dusty red planet. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book tells readers about the missions, the scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the fourth planet from the Sun.

Our solar system used to have nine planets. But recently, scientists ruled that Pluto was actually a "dwarf planet." So what exactly is a dwarf planet, how many of them are there, and how do scientists study and classify them? All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book, featuring a center spread with fast facts.

How do scientists know anything about Uranus? Spacecraft from Earth have visited Uranus. Featuring a center spread with fast facts, this book highlights the missions, the men and women who plan them, and more far-out facts about the seventh planet from the sun.

Have you ever seen a comet or a shooting star? You may think they look pretty, but these giant space rocks can cause major destruction. Scientists keep a close watch on comets and asteroids using high-powered telescopes and spacecraft. Get ready to learn lots of far-out facts about asteroids and comets!

Everything in our solar system orbits the Sun. It is the center of our solar system, and affects everything in it. Robotic explorers have taught us a lot about the star at the center of our solar system. Learn about the amazing missions, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the Sun. All the facts you need, and lots more, are included in this up-to-date book.

From swiftly swimming great white sharks to big cats ready to pounce and poisonous vipers waiting to strike, these creatures are deadly. Find out about the most dangerous animals and plants on earth and how they bite, catch, sting, and shock in order to kill, eat, and survive. Kids will have fun deciding which one is scariest of all!

Many people dream of being a millionaire, but Madam C. J. Walker actually became one with her revolutionary hair care system. Readers will learn about Madam C. J. Walker''s life and the discovery of her hair care products. Readers will make their own homemade bubble bath, too.

It seems like televisions are everywhere, but do you know who invented the first one? Readers learn about Philo Farnsworth''s life and how he invented the first television. They''ll create their own cartoon show, too.

There are few kids who don''t enjoy home video games, but do they know who invented the first one? Readers learn about Ralph Baer''s life and the first home video games ever made. Readers will invent their own game, too.

Provides answers to many questions about the Titanic, including how big the Titanic was, what it was like to travel in first class, how the Titanic sank, where the Titanic is now, and more.

"Does the fact that it''s science make it right? Science and technology cure diseases. They let us develop life-changing products. Still, sometimes science causes harm-at least, some people think so. Do we have the right to experiment on animals? Is cloning a good idea? Can the government make sick people stay at home to prevent an epidemic? This book presents these and other debates. Read both sides of the story-and learn how to construct a good argument. Discover the elements of great debates!"--Back cover.

"What''s the lightest solid in the world? What are diamonds used for? How does water change from a liquid to a gas?"--

Whipping winds, heart-stopping thunder, devastating tornadoes, and flooding rains--

Dr. Merlin Tuttle and his colleagues at Bat Conservation International aren''t scared of bats. These bat crusaders are fascinated by them, with good reason. Bats fly the night skies in nearly every part of the world, but they are the least studied of all mammals. As the major predator of night-flying insects, bats eat many pests. Unfortunately bats are facing many problems, including a terrifying new disease. White-nose Syndrome is infecting and killing millions of hibernating bats in North America. But Dr. Tuttle, with the help of his fellow bat scientists are in the trenches—and caves—on the front line of the fight to save their beloved bats.

All the facts readers need for report-writing and research are included in this book. Readers will learn about the amazing missions to Neptune, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the eighth planet from the Sun.

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet, as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Includes first-person accounts of historic storms, fascinating facts on climate change, and hands-on activities. Full color.

Presents answers to questions such as, what makes a planet? Why is the earth the only known world where life exists and how can a planet''s day be longer than its year?

Explores weather in detail from the wind to the clouds with more then 40 projects you may use for science projects.

An introduction to the life and career of the inventor of the telephone, who was also accomplished in many other ways.

Terri Roth trudges through the thick, dark Sumatran jungle. She’s looking for a rhinoceros that’s been seen in the area. It’s a rare Sumatran rhino, the world’s smallest rhino and one of the most endangered mammals on the planet.Suddenly she spots a young female rhino through the tangle of ferns and trees. The stocky animal is covered in reddish hair, and her snout sports two stubby horns. The rhino walks right up to Terri. The scientist slowly reaches out her hand and touches the rhino’s big nose. The wild rhino’s curiosity and friendliness remind Terri of Emi, the female Sumatran rhino that lives at the Cincinnati Zoo where Terri works. Terri is working with Emi to help save Sumatran rhinos from extinction--one calf at a time.

Discover the history of space exploration including some very recent finds.

Provides twenty-one activities that kids can do to learn about the Underground Railroad.

Find out how the Mississippi River played an important role in our country''s history and why the river is still important today.

Find out why your body oozes, sneezes, and smells.

They come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. You can find them in factories, in hospitals, on a soccer field, and under the sea. What are they? Robots! Find out how robots are made, and about the different ways robots help people.