Mary Boone

Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.

Presents a biography of Ada Lovelace, the mathematician who helped the world see machines and numbers in new ways. Includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

Profiles the life and career of jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie.

How have termite mounds and snail shells inspired building designs? Learn about some of the best building designs and inventions that have been borrowed from the outside world.

This book describes the life and career of Pink, an American singer and songwriter, who released her fifth studio album, "Funhouse," in 2008.

Introduces readers to environmentalist concepts including deforestation, animals and their habitats, and conservation, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference.

Explains how eating insects is a sustainable source of protein and environmentally friendly, identifies areas of the world where bugs are regularly eaten, offers bug recipes, and describes how to farm crickets.

Introduces learning readers to the sport of surfing, covering some of its history, equipment, training, rules, and prominent athletes. Includes photographs, comprehension questions, a glossary, and further resources.

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock star of the early 80s art scene: he lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings. It took less than a decade to go from anonymous graffiti writer to an epoch-defining art star. He has emerged as one of the most important artists of his generation and his work is now exhibited in museums all over the world.