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What does it take to fuel a rocket to space? Rocket scientists use hydrogen and liquid oxygen, but could anti-matter engines and black-hole drives fuel our spacecraft of the future?

“How do you travel in style across the galaxy?” “What do aliens really look like?” “What is the Fermi paradox and why should we care about it?” Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad...

Examines wedges, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling book biography series about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live...

An essential, encylopedic introduction to physics, chemistry, and biology. You'll be firing on all cylinders with this science spectacular! The exciting exploration of biology, chemistry, and physics is vital reading for curious minds. Science becomes simple and straightforward, so you never get...

Discover the wonder of Quantum Physics and its application in technology, science, and human consciousness even if science has never been your strength. You may wonder why this branch of science is so mysterious and appealing all at once and wish that you could grasp its meaning, significance, and application to your life, well-being, and consciousness.

What was Isaac Newton like? Secretive, vindictive, withdrawn, obsessive, and oh, yes, brilliant. His imagination was so large that, just “by thinking on it”, he invented calculus and figured out the scientific explanation of gravity. Yet Newton was so small-minded that he set out to destroy other scientists who dared question his findings. This compelling portrait of Newton, contradictions and all, places him against the backdrop of 17th-century England, a time of plague, the Great Fire of London, and two revolutions.

Dive into an enthralling adventure where young minds explore the wonders of the quantum realm! "Quantum Physics for Kids" is an engaging gateway to the universe of tiny particles, atoms, and mind-bending experiments, designed for the curious and the adventurous.

Transform travel anxiety into STEM curiosity with this calming children’s science guide to how flying actually works. Whether you are preparing for a toddler's first flight, enjoying a family road trip, or seeking an educational commute, this playful journey makes aviation accessible. We...

Spark your child's curiosity with this STEM educational adventure that turns bathtub play into deep-sea exploration. Perfect for entertaining young minds during family road trips or quiet playtime, this friendly journey explains exactly how heavy metal giants balance and glide. Little listeners...

Transform your next family road trip into a thrilling children's STEM adventure to solve the greatest cosmic mystery. This playful audio journey blasts curious young listeners past familiar stars into an awe-inspiring galactic puzzle. Perfect for a learning commute or screen-free quiet afternoon...

Turn chaotic bathtub splashes and windy park days into an engaging children's science adventure about fluid dynamics. Perfect for a busy family commute or an afternoon of homeschooling, this sound-rich educational journey transforms the hidden rules of physics into a playful playground of...

Solve the ultimate physics mystery and launch a playful kids STEM adventure explaining exactly why things float or sink. Perfect for screen-free entertainment during family road trips or bath time listening, this engaging science journey turns ordinary water into a magical laboratory. Young...

Spark STEM curiosity with a playful science adventure exploring the invisible physical forces shaping our modern world. Join two inquisitive young explorers and their wonderfully eccentric mentor as they transform tricky physics concepts into thrilling stories. This lively journey makes complex...

Spark your child's STEM curiosity with this playful, educational audio journey into the hidden microscopic universe. Perfect for family road trips or engaging afternoon listening, this friendly guide transforms complex science into a captivating, fear-free adventure. Empower future scientists to...

Spark playful STEM learning for curious kids by uncovering the invisible physics powering their playground games. Perfect for the morning school commute or energetic weekend playtime, this lively audio journey turns zooming skateboards and flying soccer balls into thrilling science experiments...

Shrink down into a playful STEM adventure that turns complex quantum physics into a wonder-filled journey for kids. Perfect for inquisitive minds during family road trips or screen-free bedtime listening, this story-led exploration makes the invisible microscopic universe feel friendly and...

Transform the family road trip into an awe-inspiring STEM adventure that demystifies the vast wonders of the universe. Perfect for keeping young astronomers engaged on school commutes or sparking bedtime wonder, this mind-stretching journey makes massive cosmic concepts feel incredibly...

Ignite your child's curiosity with a playful STEM adventure exploring the universe's mysterious fourth state of matter. Perfect for family commutes or imaginative learning at home, this energetic audio journey transforms complex physics into an accessible, fun-filled exploration. Watch young...

As a female Jewish physicist in Berlin during the early 20th century, Lise Meitner had to fight for an education, a job, and equal treatment in her field, like having her name listed on her own research papers. Meitner made groundbreaking strides in the study of radiation, but when Hitler came to power in Germany, she suddenly had to face not only sexism, but also life-threatening anti-Semitism as well. Nevertheless, she persevered and one day made a discovery that rocked the world: the splitting of the atom.