Books published by Lerner Publishing Group

Did you know scientists perform hundreds of experiments in space each year? Or that these scientists have brought animals, plants, and more to the cosmos for study? Learn more about scientists in space through out-of-this-world facts, photos, and more! Read all about astronauts growing food in space, studying spiders on spacecraft, and searching for alien life. Examine cosmic exploration through the eyes of inquisitive space scientists!

Did you know space stations have orbited Earth for decades? Or that people live in space on these giant labs? Learn more about space stations through incredible facts, photos taken aboard these spacecraft, and more! Read all about the International Space Station and its amazing technology, as well as how astronauts live in microgravity. Examine space stations through the eyes of their brave cosmic residents!

Did you know robots beat humans to space by 10 years? Or that space robots can perform tons of cosmic tasks too dangerous for astronauts? Learn more about these amazing devices through cool facts, photos, and more! Read all about robots that have explored unknown depths of space, those that look humanlike and interact with astronauts, and plans for future space robot missions. Discover the amazing technology behind these bots and their impact on space exploration!

Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text explore everything readers could ever want to learn about the moon. Read all about ancient and odd moon theories, human exploration of the lunar surface, and plans for future missions. Examine the moon through the eyes of studious scientists and daring lunar explorers!

Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Read about the life and work of the Dalai Lama, an international icon of peace.

In her intensely researched, inventively drawn exploration of Marie Curie's life, artist Alice Milani follows the celebrated Polish scientist from Curie's time as a struggling governess to her years in France making breakthrough discoveries. Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. With skill and care, Milani traces Curie's flight from Russia-controlled Poland, her romance with fellow scientist Pierre Curie, and Marie and Pierre's stunning discoveries of the elements radium and polonium. Throughout this distinctive graphic work, Curie defies doubt and double standards to make an enduring impact on the scientific world.

Blast off with SpaceX, the company that builds and launches rockets and spacecraft. Up-to-date information and fact-filled sidebars help readers explore the world's most exciting space-travel company while learning about related STEM topics.

Take a deep look into some of the most mysterious objects in the universe-black holes. Readers will explore the most up-to-date information available and be encouraged think critically about space discoveries in this STEM-focused title!

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! How do scientists use the device? What are some of the recent discoveries we have made? Readers will be fascinated by the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides.

Take a voyage to the red planet! This book presents cutting-edge information about travelling to Mars and dives into related STEM topics. Sidebars and fascinating photos will thrill readers interested in Earth's most famous planetary neighbor!

Chico Bon Bon has a problem . . . a noisy problem. He wants to fix it. BUT HE CAN'T FIND IT! What's a monkey to do? Use his tools, of course. With his tool belt, Chico can do anything!

Megan Rapinoe lends her tremendous soccer talents to both the United States Women's National Team and Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. Learn about her training regimen, her advocacy work, and more!

Alex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright design will attract young soccer fans.

Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danae. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all. So Polydectes hatches a plan to trick the young hero into performing an impossible task-slay the snake-haired Gorgon monster Medusa, whose very look turns men to stone. Yet, as the son of Zeus, king of the gods, Perseus has many powerful allies. Will Perseus' strength and courage-and the favor of the gods-allow him to do the impossible?

Welcome wildebeest / and beetle, / Oxpecker and lion. / This water hole is yours. / It offers you oasis / beside its shrinking shores. Spend a day at a water hole on the African grasslands. From dawn to nightfall, animals come and go. Giraffes gulp, wildebeest graze, impalas leap, vultures squabble, and elephants wallow. Fact sidebars support the poems about the animals and their environment. Imaginative illustrations from Anna Wadham complete this delightful collection.

In 1938, Lily Renee Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet. Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England. Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times-from servitude, hardship, and danger. Will she find a way to have her own sort of revenge on the Nazis? Follow the story of a brave girl who becomes an artist of heroes and a true pioneer in comic books.

Simple text, photos, and step-by-step instructions teach readers about disappearing magic and tricks performed by notable magicians. Readers will love learning to do these fun disappearing acts to make coins, marbles, and even water disappear!

Simple step-by-step instructions and photos show readers how to do fun magic tricks with props such as pencils, coins, and even a banana. Readers will love learning tips for performing magic and information about famous magicians.

Audisee(R) eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Read this book to find out!

Audisee(R) eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes them? Read this book to find out!