Ryan Nagelhout

Technology has made modern life as we know it possible, but there s always a downside to technological advances. Some technology can be helpful, but some is downright freaky. From secret computer viruses made by the government to incredible technology that keeps buildings safe during windstorms or earthquakes, this book explores the world of technology with an eye on the weird fringes that spark some of the most useful and wild inventions in the world....

Taking the soccer pitch can be intimidating if you re not sure where to go. It s a big field and each position on the starting 11 has a big responsibility. Whether exploring all the ways a keeper makes saves or how the defense works in front of them, readers will love experiencing the game of soccer in this exciting title. Filled with golden goals and brilliant passes, readers take a deep dive into the beautiful game and learn important ways they...

Basketball is all about putting the ball in the hoop. To do that, though, players need to work together with their teammates. This book puts readers on the hardwood as they parse the different positions that make up a basketball team. From conducting the offense with the point guard to shooting jumpers with the shooting guard, readers get an in-depth study of James Naismith s famous game as they learn how to play with their friends. Whether setting...

Nine is the magic number in baseball. It s the number of innings in a standard game and the number of players each team fields when on defense. But every player on the field is different, and this book studies each unique position to explore those differences and the skills needed to play there. From turning double plays at shortstop to throwing off the pitcher s mound, each spot on the diamond has its quirks. Readers learn how catchers help pitchers...

This enthralling look at the workings of the cardiovascular system introduces young readers to the human heart and its function. Along with the heart's atria and ventricles, the book explains the circulatory system and how the blood and its pathways operate. Readers get an in-depth look at red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma, blood pressure, blood types and donors, and how the lymphatic system works with the rest of the body's organs and...