Powerkids Press imprint: 98 books

Apps and programs are taking over the world, and that’s a good thing. However, sometimes we open apps and programs and have trouble figuring out how to use them. This is a sign of poor-quality user experience (UX) design. Computer users would rather use apps and programs that aren’t difficult...

When intergalactic evil strikes, heroic astronauts, aliens, and robots spring into action! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create bizarre extraterrestrial life-forms, design amazing robots, and deck their characters out in space gear. Readers will draw inspiration from Earth’s insects and...

The ancient art of origami comes from ancient Japan, but birds come from the dinosaurs! This unique book teaches budding origamists how to fold beautiful origami creations while providing fascinating facts on birds. Readers will love making winged paper creatures by following clear step-by-step instructions....

A desert island might sound like a paradise of sunshine and buried treasure, but in real life, these environments are harsh on human beings. This intriguing book introduces readers to real-life scenarios unique to islands, and provides the tools to plan their own survival. A map and supply list give...

Readers will be fascinated by this informative nonfiction title about pond plants. Readers will study specific water plants, including water lilies, and learn how they grow and what contributions they offer to their habitat. Readers will discover how a pond ecosystem functions, reviewing the connections...

Did you know that dolphins have names for each other? Readers discover the amazing world of dolphin communication and more in this fun and informative book. Bringing abstract concepts to life with factual evidence, the book explores the function of life science in the natural world. Dazzling photographs will stimulate readers, and accessible language will aid developing vocabularies.

The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures. Do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test....

Budding art enthusiasts will learn how to use perspective to represent three-dimensional objects. This guidebook illustrates the concepts of horizon and vanishing point through famous paintings of the Renaissance. Students are given the instructions to create a "Renaissance" artwork of their own.

This original and creative volume explains the concept of right angles by using the classic folded-paper art of origami. It provides directions for making several origami forms such as a tower, frog, and fish.

This stellar expedition focuses on different aspects of the solar system to illustrate which strategies would be most efficient for problem solving. Uses interesting examples to relay concepts, such as notions of distance from planet to planet, conversion of weight and surface gravity, and the measurement of planet diameter.

Dribble, shoot, score. Playing basketball is a great way to have fun with friends. It's also the perfect way to stay active. Readers hit the court with an engaging narrator in this exciting narrative about a basketball game. A city park offers a familiar setting, and each scene is beautifully illustrated...

Defending a big net with just a pair of thick gloves is a hard task, but many keepers are able to go an entire game without giving up a goal. This book puts readers into the penalty area as keepers try to keep a clean sheet for their team. Just like the players on the pitch, readers will get examples...

Soccer is played on a big field. For midfielders, this means lots of running all over the pitch. A professional midfielder runs many miles over the course of a game, playing on offense and defense. This book takes readers onto the pitch, patrolling the midfield with the game’s best as they learn...

Oil is one of Earth’s most coveted resources, and transporting massive quantities of this product requires mammoth machinery. This information-rich book introduces readers to the different types of oil tankers, from crude tankers to supertankers. Detailed photographs allow readers to explore gigantic...