Stephanie Bearce

"Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars, and other space objects we see make up just 4 percent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider too. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel...

"Technology is advancing rapidly. Transportation experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What choices would you make in a world of new technology? Would you rather take nanobot vitamins or use a wearable health monitor? Would you rather take to the skies with a jetpack or on a flying motorcycle?...

Learn why celebrities drive hybrid cars, the history of the hybrid, find out if they're better than gasoline powered cars, and explore the new inventions in the automobile industry.

Presents unsavory and unusual facts about what life was like in the Middle Ages, including sewer smells, rampant disease, and dangerous medicine. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, text-related questions, a glossary, and additional resources.

Explores the secret devices and tactics used by spies during the Cold War. Features step-by-step directions to make your own spy devices and write in secret codes.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of guinea pigs, and provides tips and advice on how to care for a pet guinea pig with information on grooming, cages, diet, and related topics.

Describes how to make a container garden, provides suggestions for the kinds of plants to grow, and discusses what amount of sunshine each will need. Includes information about necessary tools and supplies and stresses the importance of care to keep them growing. Presents color photographs, ideas for crafts, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.