Science solves it!

When Dan accidentally brings an earthworm to school, he gets a homework assignment that helps him solve a nagging problem--what to give his mother for her birthday.

When messy Wayne goes away to camp, his younger brother Jeff throws out some old food containers that he finds in their room, but then he learns that Wayne is working on a science project about mold, and he must try to recreate the experiment before Wayne gets home.

When Molly and her sister notice bats in their neighborhood for the first time, they become suspicious of the new girl in school nicknamed Vampire Vivian.

Tired of being covered in itchy mosquito bites, Riley uses science to investigate why mosquitoes are more attracted to him than to his friends.

Peggy, who is known for being a picky eater, decides to become "Peggy the bold eater" after learning a lesson from her pet duckling.

Explains how law enforcement professionals use science to solve crimes, search for clues, uncover evidence, and stop forgery, fraud, and identity theft.

Explores how the science of archaeology allows us to look back in time, answering such questions as how people lived in ancient times and what they looked like.

Introduces readers to some of the scientific and technological discoveries that have revolutionized medicine, such as antiseptics, vaccinations, and antibiotics. Examines how X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans enable doctors to see inside our bodies.

Find out why heart rate, oxygen consumption, and recovery cycles are such important factors in achieving full potential in sports.

Looks at some of the technologies used to save lives during accidents and disasters.