Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinking. In A Dinosaur for Washington: The True Story of Suciasaurus by Kelly Milner Halls, young readers...

In today’s society, a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and to build kind, safe communities, it is important to teach the next generation about the value of being warm-hearted. In The Kids’ Book of Kindness by author Catherine Stephenson, the definition of...

To change the world, we must appreciate that all of us can contribute to creating a better world, regardless of ethnicity or gender. This important message is imaginatively presented in Jenny LaRocque’s Little World Changer: Influential People Who Inspired the World. As a kindergarten teacher,...

Coloring can be such a soothing pastime. Working through pages of animal images can be invigorating, especially when the animals have lovely, smiley faces. SuSid Publishing’s Stress Relief farm Animals Coloring Book contains fifty pages of easy-to-color animals. There’s no scenery, just all kinds of...

“An idea can be a powerful thing.” For Dale Chihuly, ideas were inspired by his favorite things: “Colors, light, and water. Ice, snow, rain, mist, fog. Whether solid, liquid, or gas, Dave loved water.” Sharon Mentyka tells the story of glass artist Dale Chihuly in...

The Secret in Our Genes: Out of Africa and Into the World by Buelo Addaeyah is a profound exploration of heritage and ancestral journeys that transcend geography and time, offering young readers a vivid gateway into the past. This book is not simply a history...

Ernest Shackleton's Impossible Ice Journey by Ciara O’Neal is a child-friendly account of the events of Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition aboard the Endurance. O'Neal teaches readers that the ship became trapped in pack ice and was crushed in 1915, leaving the crew stranded with limited...

The Kids’ Book of Worries by Catherine and Jenny Stephenson addresses children’s worries with compassion and understanding. A multitude of ideas and easy-to-implement practices are provided to ease anxiety and calm day-to-day worries. Young readers are encouraged to recognize different emotional states while being assured...

Big Bertha: How a Massive Tunnel Boring Machine Dug a Highway under Seattle by Amanda Abler shares the fascinating true account of what can be accomplished when human ingenuity and advanced engineering collaborate. After an earthquake damages a major roadway in Seattle, Washington, a brilliant...

“What would you get if you crossed a ghost and an elephant?” And, how about this one: “Why did the computer go to see a doctor?” Please don’t ask me; I’m not very good at word puzzles. However, completing this exercise and solving the puzzle...