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An introduction to wormholes, discussing how fast light can travel, the possiblity of wormholes being used to travel from one galaxy to the next and more.

"Jump into orbit around one planet in our amazing solar system: Earth! Take a fact-filled flight to learn what makes our home planet so special. Explore its watery surface, its protective atmosphere, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Best friends Carmen Hernandez and Sofia Schultz put off their preparations for the Homecoming dance and instead enlist a local entomologist to help them stop mutant tarantulas threatening their town.

In spite of their differing opinions--while Anna believes in science, Caleb pursues the paranormal for his social media program--the two friends must work together when a strange purple mist turns the animals and people of Foggy Creek, Texas, into zombie-like creatures.

Rosa Vieja learns that a local legend may explain the mysterious disappearances of her dad and her classmate.

"Sixteen-year-old Adele Reimer is forced to spend two weeks at a youth reform camp. With her mother in rehab and her estranged father unable to take immediate custody, Adele's only goal at the camp is to avoid any trouble. But then she meets mysterious Fergus and charming Andy. Soon Adele finds herself pulled into a complicated love triangle--and a dangerous situation that might end up costing her life?"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old DJ Porter is worried when the animals and people of her hometown start coming down with a mysterious illness, but the arrival of federal agents and scientists make her wonder if something more is going on in Foggy Creek, Texas.

Eli Hancock's luck seems to improve after he finds a gold coin on undeveloped property, and when he later finds a pocket watch in the same place, strange things start to happen, making Eli wonder if he is instead cursed.

"June's secret eating disorder has been exposed to her whole school, and she knows there's no going back to the way things were. Plus, her mom has started dating again--and it's serious. What's worse, her big sister Mae leaves for college early after a big fight. While taking refuge at the local bowling alley, June gets roped into joining the girls' bowling team. As she improves her bowling game, June finds a newfound appreciation of all her body can do, a surprising group of outcast friends, and even a new love interest. But June must find a way to deal with her eating disorder--or risk losing everything else"--Publisher.

"Eshana is a bit of a social misfit. She feels more comfortable talking to people online than in person. One day she discovers a website that claims to make users' dreams come true. Eshana starts talking with someone called Wise One on the site and admits to them how hard it is to make friends. So she is very surprised the next day at school when suddenly everyone wants to talk to her. But then, after telling Wise One about a girl who has been bullying her, something terrible happens. Are Eshana's wishes really coming true? is it worth the cost?"--Provided by publisher.