Books

A cross-country bicycle race is passing through Somerville, and a group of young sleuths must act fast to stop a cycling

Explore the fascinating world of levers and how they work in everyday situations. This book uses expertly leveled text a

From cursed goats to Babe Ruth's legendary point at the stands, the real stories behind baseball's most famous tall tale

Adam finds an unexpected hero in Mr. Haddock, a former WWII parachutist who proves that the most fascinating stories are

This engaging chapter book uses simple text and full-color photographs to tell the amazing story of Chris Hadfield, a Ca

For children who love playing outdoors but need help understanding how to protect their skin from burns and stay cool wh

Tabitha builds a creative indoor water park to keep a mischievous, lake-loving Bengal cat named Frankie from escaping hi

A single image taken over ten days revealed thousands of hidden galaxies, forever changing what we know about the size a

Trace the high-stakes routes of historic voyages to see how explorers like Magellan faced dangerous seas to reach unknow

Pearl and her friends are playing soccer, but they are also discovering the physics of motion and force with every kick

Pedro wonders if he can survive on the Red Planet without ice cream while he researches a school report and imagines lif

Examine real artifacts like war maps and evacuation orders to see the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor through the eyes o

Once a deadly warrior known as Sekhmet, the goddess Hathor was reborn as a symbol of beauty and motherhood in the comple

Engineering marvels have evolved from 10,000-year-old dugout canoes to modern driverless cars in this look at how we tra

Learn why things push, pull, and crash in this funny cartoon guide where zombies demonstrate the laws of physics in acti

Compare lifespan, cage size, and exercise needs side-by-side to determine if a clever rat or a silky-coated ferret is yo

This informative book explains the origins of Presidents' Day, detailing how and why Americans celebrate this important

Dive into the wonderful world of sandwiches, from classic PB&Js to global delights. This cookbook and guidebook offers r

Energetic photos and simple text reveal how tasting breakfast, feeling soft sheets, and using your other senses make eve

Knights, royal castles, and the looming shadow of the Black Plague come to life through historical details of these thre

When a ground hornbill at the National Zoo breaks his bill, scientists use a 3-D printer and an old skeleton to build hi

Satisfy your child's natural curiosity about how animals grow with this simple, photo-filled guide to a kitten's journey

Giant drills, excavators, and cranes take center stage in this look at the mightiest machines found on a busy constructi

Will Rogers went from roping cattle on a family ranch to becoming a legendary star of stage, film, and radio with his do