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Scientists at Work  

Sci-Fi or STEM?

Some of science fiction's most fantastic visions, reviving extinct species, interstellar space travel, and a large-scale robot workforce, are swiftly becoming the realities of today. As NASA tests the habitability of Mars and stem cell research enables cloning, our real world is resembling a sci-fi fantasy, and it's all thanks to STEM. These high-interest topics will captivate readers, inspiring their imagination while also teaching them important principles of STEM.

Scoop McLaren

These fast-paced detective stories star top-notch editor, Scoop McLaren, and her friend and roving reporter, Evie Andrews. Together they solve mysteries and help people while writing their incredible online newspaper. Armed with a list of suspects, Scoop and Evie set out on mission to discover the truth in this action-packed series.

Scout

Scout the Scottie dog lives on the top floor of an apartment building. His favourite toy is his shiny, red ball. But it is not an ordinary ball. This ball can bounce higher than anything. It is rounder than anything. And it is faster than anything. Scout loves it. But one day Scout loses his shiny, red ball. Where did it go? How will Scout find his favourite toy? On his search for his missing toy, Scout gets some help along the way and he learns that, while his ball is indeed special, it is not as special as his new friends.

Scout and the Rescue Dogs

The summer holidays have finally arrived, and Scout can't wait for her adventure in the big rig with Dad. After Mom died, life hasn't been the same. But now Dad and Scout are on a mission to deliver donations of dog food to animal rescue shelters right across the state. There will be lots of music, dad-jokes, and a brilliant plan that will make sure everyone's got a friend for the holidays. There might even be a special four-legged friend in it for Scout. But Scout and her dad get more than they've bargained for. It's bushfire seasonCand it's not just the dogs who need rescuing . . .This moving, hopeful, and heartwarming story is set against the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires.

Screen Addiction: A Teen Epidemic

In November 2021, researchers reported that the amount of time teenagers spent in front of screens for non-school-related purposes more than doubled during the pandemic, from 3.8 to 7.7 hours per day. For teens, increased time in front of a screen can morph into an addiction to electronic devices and the activities they make possible. Screen Addiction examines the hallmarks of behavioural addictions, the damage screen addiction can wreak on student lives, and what kinds of help are available to address the problem.

Sea Animals (Level Pre 1 Readers)

Level Pre1 Readers explore basic concepts. This simple look at opposites using repetitive sentence structures and familiar vocabulary give budding readers success. Although written at a very low level, the author’s themes tie all the examples together to give a sense of a story. Picture glossaries introduce new vocabulary and simple quizzes and activities at the end of each book help solidify comprehension.

Sea Life

From sea lions to sharks, the Sea Life series introduces young readers to some of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. Young readers will learn about their favourite sea animals through exciting facts and stunning visuals.

Sea of Kings

When their island kingdom falls under siege, royal brothers Noa and Dagan must follow a magical map and confront the legendary one-eyed pirate before evil takes over their world.

Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

Marine biologist Brent Hughes didn't think sea otters and sea grass had much in common. But his research at Elkhorn Slough, an estuary on Monterey Bay in northern California, revealed a new and surprising connection between the two. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae due to the fertilizer runoff from surrounding fields. But it wasn't. Brett's answer: sea otters. The otters eat crabs, which prey on sea hares, a type of mollusk. Fewer crabs mean more sea hares. The sea hares consume algae, thereby allowing sea grass to thrive. This set of relationships within a food chain is known as a trophic cascade.