Military Robots (Tech Bytes)
Norwood House Publishing 2017
With the use of high-technology, military robots analyze the world around them and help carry out missions and tasks. Describes the development and challenges associated with manufacturing drones, bomb disposal robots and more.
E-Sports Game Design (E-Sports: Game On!)
Norwood House Publishing 2017
Any flashy product can catch somebody's attention. But it takes a great game design to keep gamers interested. Read E-Sports Game Design and learn about the technology used and the importance of developing a good story, characters, graphics, and sound. The best games rise to the top of the E-Sports pyramid, and the legends remain there forever.
Yellowstone National Park
Abdo Publishing 2017
Geysers, hot springs, and wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park a popular destination. Yellowstone National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions.
The Science of Movies
Abdo Publishing 2016
From turning sounds and images into digital signals and back again, to tricking the brain into seeing things that do not exist, movies involve a wide array of scientific concepts. The Science of Movies showcases the science behind the screen.
The Science of Music
Abdo Publishing 2016
Whether it's the soulful sounds of a saxophone solo or the sharp rhythm of a rock band, the principles of acoustics allow us to enjoy the music we love. The Science of Music explores the science behind how we create, listen to, and react to different patterns of sound.
The Science of Warriors
Abdo Publishing 2016
Civilizations have always used scientific and technological advancements to gain an edge against rival nations. The Science of Warriors explores the science behind some of the most influential weapons, defenses, and modes of transportation in history.
Metamorphic Rocks
The Child's World 2016
Learn about types of metamorphic rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day.
Monarch Butterflies Matter
Abdo Publishing 2016
What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through monarch butterflies? This title takes readers through our warming world where butterfly habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping butterfly populations and what we can do to help them bounce back.
Mandrill Monkeys
Capstone Press 2013
Known for their funky noses, mandrills are colorful members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these land-dwelling monkeys.
Capuchin Monkeys
Capstone Press 2013
Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.
Capstone Press 2013
Capuchins are cute and clever members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these pink-faced primates.
Baboons
Capstone Press 2013
Baboons are some of the biggest members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these tailless primates!
Capstone Press 2013
Baboons are some of the biggest members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behavior, learn the facts on these tailless primates!
Betta Fish
Capstone Press 2012
Bright colors can be a warning! Betta fish may not look fierce, but these fish have ways to keep others away. Read Betta Fish to find out how these fish use their colors to stay safe.
Poison Dart Frogs
Capstone Press 2012
Bright colors can mean danger! Poison dart frogs may be small, but their bright colors keep others away. Read Poison Dart Frogs to find out why most animals leave these rain forest frogs alone.
Capstone Press 2012
Bright colors can mean danger! Poison dart frogs may be small, but their bright colors keep others away. Read Poison Dart Frogs to find out why most animals leave these rain forest frogs alone.
Flamingos
Capstone Press 2012
Pink birds everywhere! Huge flocks of flamingos show off their bright feathers. Learn about these large dazzling birds and what gives them their color.
Capstone Press 2012
Pink birds everywhere! Huge flocks of flamingos show off their bright feathers. Learn about these large dazzling birds and what gives them their color.
Green Tree Pythons
Capstone Press 2012
High up in a rain forest tree is a bright snake! It's a green tree python, and its color helps it hide. Read Green Tree Pythons to discover the unusual way these snakes trap their prey.
Capstone Press 2012
High up in a rain forest tree is a bright snake! It's a green tree python, and its color helps it hide. Read Green Tree Pythons to discover the unusual way these snakes trap their prey.
Macaws
Capstone Press 2012
A rainbow of color flies through the rain forest! Macaws are covered in bright feathers from head to tail. Read Macaws to find out how these colorful birds live in the rain forests.
Capstone Press 2012
A rainbow of color flies through the rain forest! Macaws are covered in bright feathers from head to tail. Read Macaws to find out how these colorful birds live in the rain forests.
Hawks
Capstone Press 2012
Hawks use speed and keen eyesight to sneak up on prey. Come soar the skies with this skillful flyer, and uncover the features that make it an aggressive hunter.
Capstone Press 2012
Hawks use speed and keen eyesight to sneak up on prey. Come soar the skies with this skillful flyer, and uncover the features that make it an aggressive hunter.
Vultures
Capstone Press 2012
Vultures use their long, broad wings to circle the skies, looking for an easy meal. Come soar with this bird of prey, and uncover the features that make it a skillful scavenger.
Capstone Press 2012
Vultures use their long, broad wings to circle the skies, looking for an easy meal. Come soar with this bird of prey, and uncover the features that make it a skillful scavenger.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
"CSI: Getting Glass to Talk" and "Prince Rupert's Drops"
Odyssey Magazine (Adventures in Science), November/December 2008
Read this profile of Professor James R. Varner, Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Alfred University in New York to learn how he looks for clues in fractured glass. Learn about the science of fractography.
Odyssey Magazine (Adventures in Science), November/December 2008
Read this profile of Professor James R. Varner, Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Alfred University in New York to learn how he looks for clues in fractured glass. Learn about the science of fractography.
"The Natural Side of Martha's Vineyard," The Boston Globe, August 23, 1998.
"Movie access is greater now for the deaf, hard of hearing," The Boston Globe, November 23, 1997
