Ryan Jacobson

Did you know that a scientist discovered X-rays by accident? Or that people have been taking pain medicine for more than 5,000 years? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the Roman warrior with a famous false hand to the Boy Scouts who made Band-Aids a big deal, you'll find out how we got the medical wonders that help us heal faster and feel better.

It's supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out. Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions!

Have you heard that businesses don't hire anyone younger than sixteen? Good news: that's not true! You can start working at some companies as soon as you turn fourteen. That's two whole extra years in the working world! You can snag a position at a movie theater, a fast food joint, a theme park, and more! This book will show you the ins and outs of each job and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.

Read 21 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota. What college is "Minnesota's most legendary haunted place"? Where did a ghost reportedly murder two victims? How has a haunted hutch predicted several people's deaths? Minnesota is one of the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the freakiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Award-winning...

Read 28 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Wisconsin. A place so haunted it was featured on national television, the spirits of long-dead gangsters and serial killers, and perhaps the most famous werewolf story in US history-Wisconsin has long been regarded as one of the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the freakiest, most surprising tales of the Badger State! Award-winning...

Do you enjoy using your creativity to make something new? What if you could turn those skills into cash? Good news: You can go into business making and selling items that people want-from sports flags to fancy phone covers. This book will show you the ins and outs of each moneymaking venture and give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.

Explains what light and vision are; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different light and vision concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...

This book explains what a laser is and the principles of light necessary for understanding laser technology. The book also describes how lasers came to be, and how they are used, as well as what the future of lasers may hold.

This book explains how a wind turbine harnesses wind power for various uses. The text discusses the history of the technology as well as the need for wind power and how it could change our world.

Join a very special boy on a stargazing adventure in this heartwarming picture book that's sure to spark your child's imagination. Andrew Moore is not like other children. He doesn't talk or run or jump. But he loves to smile and laugh-and go on the most wonderful outings! When he soars into the night sky to meet the constellations, his new friend Andromeda is taken by a sea monster. Andrew must team up with Pegasus, the flying horse, to help Andromeda....