Thomas K. Adamson

Have you ever wanted to travel to other planets? Maybe you’d like to dive to the bottom of the sea or walk among the dinosaurs. These things don’t seem possible. But with virtual reality they can seem real. Strap on a pair of goggles and grab a controller to fight in space battles, fly over mountains or even take a trip inside the human body. In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists take a tour through the wonders of virtual reality to learn how it works, how it’s used today and what it might look like in the future.

What is the sun? Why do we have seasons? What are eclipses? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the sun.

What are clouds? How are they made? And why do they seem to move cross the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind clouds.

What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

What is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the moon.

Presents an overview of the American Revolution, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

A buzzing vehicle zips through the air, diving, swooping, and looping around obstacles. Elsewhere, two other small aircraft dart through the air, each trying to knock the other to the ground. Welcome to the incredible world of competitive drones. Find out why these amazing vehicles are so popular and how contests between them are drawing huge audiences around the world.

You are an American in the 1960s. The United States and Soviet Union have been in a space race since the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite in 1957. Since then, the two superpowers have been fighting over which country will control the universe. President Kennedy begins a new space program, with a goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. You want to be a part of it. Can you help beat the Russians and help the United States land a man on the moon?

Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system, but it still has secrets The discovery of its moons changed how scientists viewed the whole solar system. With a storm that's raged for hundreds of years, and a gravitational pull that protects the whole solar system, scientists are passionately curious about the gas giant. Learn about Jupiter's discovery, what it would be like to visit the gas giant, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos and illustrations, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of Jupiter.

South America is a remarkable continent, with its lush Amazon rain forest and its vibrant cities. But did you know that South America has the world's highest waterfall? Or that a South American desert is the driest on Earth? Learn more about the diverse continent of South America, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.

We know that the distant planet Uranus spins sideways, but it still has secrets Discovered less than 300 years ago, and so far away that only one spacecraft has made the trip, humans have lots of questions about the blue-green planet. Learn about Uranus' discovery, what it would be like to visit, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos and illustrations, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of the ice giant Uranus.

How far is it from the three point line to the basket? What is the difference in diameter between a basketball and the rim? How do you calculate a basketball player's field goal percentage? With every bounce of the ball and swish of the net, math makes its way to the court

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the importance of science safety that includes information on safety equipment and dealing with accidents. Written in graphic-novel format.

Tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission, including the first moon landing in 1969. Written in graphic-novel format.