Peterson, Christy

"China is home to almost 1.5 billion people--the biggest population of any country in the world. Readers can learn about Lunar New Year, ancient architecture, and more about the culture of China with Sesame Street friends"--.

"Brazil, a warm country in South America, is home to the Amazon rain forest. Sesame Street friends help explain the Carnival celebration, Brazil's love of soccer, and more about the world's fifth-largest country"--.

"Afghanistan is a country in South Asia known for its beautiful landscape. Friends from Sesame Street introduce readers to the country, from its tall mountains to its plentiful food markets"--.

Explores the latest developments in virtual reality and how it is used in classrooms, living rooms, military bases, research facilities, and more.

"How did real-life spies communicate in secret? Readers get a sneak peek at real spies and the gear they used to complete their missions!"--Provided by the publisher.

"A historical look at the launch of Earth Day and a look at the global environmental movement that has sprung from it"--Provided by publisher.

Sheds light on issues facing oceanographers, including dead zones, coral bleaching, and climate change, and offers solutions to these challenges.

"With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book delves deep into the Hubble Space Telescope! Readers will [learn about] . . . the Hubble Space Telescope and the trove of data about space that it provides"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . journey from our own star to stars at the farthest reaches of the universe includes . . . NASA photographs, STEM Focus sidebars, and . . . age-appropriate text"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly explores the history and current capabilities of virtual reality technology, which can let users experience a video game in first person or make them feel like they are visiting Antarctica from the comfort of their living rooms. Includes a glossary.