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STEM Nonfiction

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STEM related nonfiction books of interest to teens in grades 6-12.

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Race to the Bottom of the Earth

Race to the Bottom of the Earth

Surviving Antarctica

by Barone, Rebecca E. F.

Book - 2021

The story of two history-making races to Antarctica and the science that aided them. In 1910, two explorers fight to be the first to reach the South Pole. In 2018, two adventurers race to be the first to complete a solo crossing of the continent. The story of two history-making races to Antarctica and the science that aided them. In 1910, two explorers fight to be the first to reach the South Pole. In 2018, two adventurers race to be the first to complete a solo crossing of the continent. Show less

The story of two history-making races to Antarctica and the science that aided them. In 1910, two explorers fight to be the first to reach the South Pole. In 2018, two adventurers race to be the first to complete a solo crossing of the continent. The story of two history-making races to Antarctica and the science that aided them. In 1910, two explorers fight to be the first to reach the South Pole. In 2018, two adventurers race to be the first to complete a solo crossing of the continent. Show less

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Sabotage

Sabotage

The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb

by Bascomb, Neal

Book - 2016

The thrilling real-life account of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters and scientists who work to sabotage the Nazis’ atomic program. The thrilling real-life account of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters and scientists who work to sabotage the Nazis’ atomic program. Show less

The thrilling real-life account of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters and scientists who work to sabotage the Nazis’ atomic program. The thrilling real-life account of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters and scientists who work to sabotage the Nazis’ atomic program. Show less

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In the Shadow of the Moon

In the Shadow of the Moon

America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race

by Cherrix, Amy E.

Book - 2021

As the cold war raged, America and Russia fought to be the first to land humans on the moon. This is the story of the engineers who led the space race and shaped the science of spaceflight. As the cold war raged, America and Russia fought to be the first to land humans on the moon. This is the story of the engineers who led the space race and shaped the science of spaceflight. Show less

As the cold war raged, America and Russia fought to be the first to land humans on the moon. This is the story of the engineers who led the space race and shaped the science of spaceflight. As the cold war raged, America and Russia fought to be the first to land humans on the moon. This is the story of the engineers who led the space race and shaped the science of spaceflight. Show less

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Wonder Women of Science

Wonder Women of Science

Twelve Geniuses Who Are Currently Rocking Science, Technology, and the World

by Fletcher, Tiera

Book - 2021

Profiles twelve women from STEM fields. Talks about their amazing accomplishments and how they got where they are now. Profiles twelve women from STEM fields. Talks about their amazing accomplishments and how they got where they are now. Show less

Profiles twelve women from STEM fields. Talks about their amazing accomplishments and how they got where they are now. Profiles twelve women from STEM fields. Talks about their amazing accomplishments and how they got where they are now. Show less

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Girl Code

Girl Code

Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done

by Gonzales, Andrea

Book - 2017

The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. Show less

The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. Show less

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Blood, Bullets, and Bones

Blood, Bullets, and Bones

The Story of Forensic Science From Sherlock Holmes to DNA

by Heos, Bridget

Book - 2016

The gruesome history behind how we solve crimes. Discover advances in forensic science through stories of real murders, and how is plays a role in our criminal justice system. The gruesome history behind how we solve crimes. Discover advances in forensic science through stories of real murders, and how is plays a role in our criminal justice system. Show less

The gruesome history behind how we solve crimes. Discover advances in forensic science through stories of real murders, and how is plays a role in our criminal justice system. The gruesome history behind how we solve crimes. Discover advances in forensic science through stories of real murders, and how is plays a role in our criminal justice system. Show less

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The History of the Computer

The History of the Computer

People, Inventions, and Technology That Changed Our World

by Ignotofsky, Rachel

Book - 2022

An illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world. Talks about the abacus to the smartphone and everything in between. An illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world. Talks about the abacus to the smartphone and everything in between. Show less

An illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world. Talks about the abacus to the smartphone and everything in between. An illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world. Talks about the abacus to the smartphone and everything in between. Show less

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The Story of More

The Story of More

How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go From Here : Adapted for Young Adults

by Jahren, Hope

Book - 2021

The science behind climate change and what can be done about it. The science behind climate change and what can be done about it. Show less

The science behind climate change and what can be done about it. The science behind climate change and what can be done about it. Show less

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Blood and Germs

Blood and Germs

The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease

by Jarrow, Gail

Book - 2020

During the Civil War, microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as the battles did. The grisly story of war, sickness, and the men and women who fought to save lives. During the Civil War, microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as the battles did. The grisly story of war, sickness, and the men and women who fought to save lives. Show less

During the Civil War, microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as the battles did. The grisly story of war, sickness, and the men and women who fought to save lives. During the Civil War, microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as the battles did. The grisly story of war, sickness, and the men and women who fought to save lives. Show less

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The Poison Eaters

The Poison Eaters

Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs

by Jarrow, Gail

Book - 2019

Dead bees in jars of honey, formaldehyde in milk, candy colored with arsenic. Before the creation of the FDA, you never knew what you were really putting in your mouth. It could turn out to be the last thing you ever ate. Dead bees in jars of honey, formaldehyde in milk, candy colored with arsenic. Before the creation of the FDA, you never knew what you were really putting in your mouth. It could turn out to be the last thing you ever ate. Show less

Dead bees in jars of honey, formaldehyde in milk, candy colored with arsenic. Before the creation of the FDA, you never knew what you were really putting in your mouth. It could turn out to be the last thing you ever ate. Dead bees in jars of honey, formaldehyde in milk, candy colored with arsenic. Before the creation of the FDA, you never knew what you were really putting in your mouth. It could turn out to be the last thing you ever ate. Show less

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Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon

The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

by Johnson, Katherine G.

Book - 2019

The autobiography of Katherine Johnson. In 1953, this amazing African-American woman was hired by NASA as a mathematician. The autobiography of Katherine Johnson. In 1953, this amazing African-American woman was hired by NASA as a mathematician. Show less

The autobiography of Katherine Johnson. In 1953, this amazing African-American woman was hired by NASA as a mathematician. The autobiography of Katherine Johnson. In 1953, this amazing African-American woman was hired by NASA as a mathematician. Show less

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The Disappearing Spoon

The Disappearing Spoon

And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World From the Periodic Table of the Elements

by Kean, Sam

Book - 2018

Explore the elements of the periodic table with this historical guide. Filled with stories of war, mythology, bombs, alchemy, love and more. Explore the elements of the periodic table with this historical guide. Filled with stories of war, mythology, bombs, alchemy, love and more. Show less

Explore the elements of the periodic table with this historical guide. Filled with stories of war, mythology, bombs, alchemy, love and more. Explore the elements of the periodic table with this historical guide. Filled with stories of war, mythology, bombs, alchemy, love and more. Show less

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Folding Tech

Folding Tech

Using Origami and Nature to Revolutionize Technology

by Kenney, Karen Latchana

Book - 2021

Learn about origami and other folding methods, and how they apply to STEM fields. Learn about origami and other folding methods, and how they apply to STEM fields. Show less

Learn about origami and other folding methods, and how they apply to STEM fields. Learn about origami and other folding methods, and how they apply to STEM fields. Show less

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Build your Own Chain Reaction Machines

Build your Own Chain Reaction Machines

How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using Everyday Stuff : Creative Kid-powered Projects

by Long, Paul

Book - 2018

Create crazy chain reaction machines. Need to do something simple? Take the most complicate route possible with these fun projects. Create crazy chain reaction machines. Need to do something simple? Take the most complicate route possible with these fun projects. Show less

Create crazy chain reaction machines. Need to do something simple? Take the most complicate route possible with these fun projects. Create crazy chain reaction machines. Need to do something simple? Take the most complicate route possible with these fun projects. Show less

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The Radium Girls

The Radium Girls

The Scary but True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark

by Moore, Kate

Book - 2020

In the early 1900s, young women got good jobs painting watch faces with a new substance called radium. It made the women glow in the dark. It also ate away at their bodies. In the early 1900s, young women got good jobs painting watch faces with a new substance called radium. It made the women glow in the dark. It also ate away at their bodies. Show less

In the early 1900s, young women got good jobs painting watch faces with a new substance called radium. It made the women glow in the dark. It also ate away at their bodies. In the early 1900s, young women got good jobs painting watch faces with a new substance called radium. It made the women glow in the dark. It also ate away at their bodies. Show less

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Astronauts

Astronauts

Women on the Final Frontier

by Ottaviani, Jim

Book - 2020

In this graphic novel, discover the women who proved that women belong in space. In this graphic novel, discover the women who proved that women belong in space. Show less

In this graphic novel, discover the women who proved that women belong in space. In this graphic novel, discover the women who proved that women belong in space. Show less

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Animal Allies

Animal Allies

15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research

by Pagel-Hogan, Elizabeth

Book - 2022

Love animals? Read these amazing stories of women who study animals on land, air, and sea. From spiders to dolphins to wolf pups, these scientist cover it all. Love animals? Read these amazing stories of women who study animals on land, air, and sea. From spiders to dolphins to wolf pups, these scientist cover it all. Show less

Love animals? Read these amazing stories of women who study animals on land, air, and sea. From spiders to dolphins to wolf pups, these scientist cover it all. Love animals? Read these amazing stories of women who study animals on land, air, and sea. From spiders to dolphins to wolf pups, these scientist cover it all. Show less

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Google It

Google It

A History of Google

by Redding, Anna Crowley

Book - 2018

Two college students had an idea: they would organize the world's information. Now the word "google" is a verb. Find out how that happened. Two college students had an idea: they would organize the world's information. Now the word "google" is a verb. Find out how that happened. Show less

Two college students had an idea: they would organize the world's information. Now the word "google" is a verb. Find out how that happened. Two college students had an idea: they would organize the world's information. Now the word "google" is a verb. Find out how that happened. Show less

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Digging Deep

Digging Deep

How Science Unearths Puzzles From the Past

by Scandiffio, Laura

Book - 2019

Explore six historical mysteries and how scientists solved them. Explore six historical mysteries and how scientists solved them. Show less

Explore six historical mysteries and how scientists solved them. Explore six historical mysteries and how scientists solved them. Show less

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Voyager's Greatest Hits

Voyager's Greatest Hits

The Epic Trek to Interstellar Space

by Siy, Alexandra

Book - 2017

A brief history and discussion of the planets and outer space objects encountered by spacecraft Voyager. A brief history and discussion of the planets and outer space objects encountered by spacecraft Voyager. Show less

A brief history and discussion of the planets and outer space objects encountered by spacecraft Voyager. A brief history and discussion of the planets and outer space objects encountered by spacecraft Voyager. Show less

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Particle Physics Brick by Brick

Particle Physics Brick by Brick

Atomic and Subatomic Physics Explained-- in LEGO

by Still, Ben

Book - 2018

Do you find particle physics confusing? This book explains the core of particle physics using LEGOs. Do you find particle physics confusing? This book explains the core of particle physics using LEGOs. Show less

Do you find particle physics confusing? This book explains the core of particle physics using LEGOs. Do you find particle physics confusing? This book explains the core of particle physics using LEGOs. Show less

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How to Build A Human

How to Build A Human

In Seven Evolutionary Steps

by Turner, Pamela S.

Book - 2022

An entertaining look at evolution and what makes us human. An entertaining look at evolution and what makes us human. Show less

An entertaining look at evolution and what makes us human. An entertaining look at evolution and what makes us human. Show less

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The Electric War

The Electric War

Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and the Race to Light the World

by Winchell, Mike

Book - 2019

It's the 1880s and three men are in a race to see whose system of electricity will light up America. It's a cutthroat competition that can only have one winner. It's the 1880s and three men are in a race to see whose system of electricity will light up America. It's a cutthroat competition that can only have one winner. Show less

It's the 1880s and three men are in a race to see whose system of electricity will light up America. It's a cutthroat competition that can only have one winner. It's the 1880s and three men are in a race to see whose system of electricity will light up America. It's a cutthroat competition that can only have one winner. Show less

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The Science of Science Fiction

The Science of Science Fiction

by Wood, Matthew Brenden

Book - 2017

Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets. Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets. Show less

Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets. Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets. Show less

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Cool Math

Cool Math

50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages

by Young, Tracie

Book - 2020

Offers tips and tricks for everything from multiplication to calculus. Offers tips and tricks for everything from multiplication to calculus. Show less

Offers tips and tricks for everything from multiplication to calculus. Offers tips and tricks for everything from multiplication to calculus. Show less

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