From acorns to zephyrs, N is for Nature by Lauren Martin is a lovely, outdoorsy alphabet book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the natural world. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a nature-themed word, such as “Butterfly,” “Nest,” “Inchworm,” and...

Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Skin is an educational book written by Michael Dow, RN, MS, featuring illustrations by Madrid Rosario. The book aims to teach children about the structure, functions, and care of the skin. It follows the story of three classmates—Jean, Condi,...

Who doesn’t love trains? Trains helped build America by making moving West easier. One of the first American steam engines was built by Peter Cooper. His engine was nicknamed “Tom Thumb.” Not So Fast, Tom Thumb by Judith Tabler is a fictionalized account of the...

Nelson Rolihlala Mandela: A Biography in Rhyme is a simple story of one great man’s life. With its few pages, a minimum of words, and compelling illustrations, it is more telling than a 400-page biography. As both author and illustrator, Ramya Julian introduces us to...

In Nema and Clow: A Friendship Under the Sea, Amina Ouchen explains the complex concept of symbiotic relationships clearly, so even children can understand them. I taught science at the secondary level and had difficulty explaining symbiosis to the students. However, Amina makes it look...

Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon in 1969, had a passion for flying and aeronautical engineering from a very young age. An outing with his father to watch an airplane race in 1932 launched his passion. In 1935 he had...

Not a Purse by Stephanie Dreyer is an informative book for children, parents, and teachers. In a rhythmic way, the author shows how animals have characteristics like humans. For example, foxes like to play, pigs are good swimmers and crocodiles cry. The author presents many...

Notes To My Baby - I Love You Already by Vesna M. Bailey is a non-fiction book for mothers-to-be with all the right elements to become a keepsake treasure for her child when they are old enough to appreciate all it entails. Chock full of...

Neuron Galaxy by Karen Littman and Jay Leibold is an awesome book, taking you inside the human mind. How does your brain work? How do you think, walk, stand, talk, and feel things? Look deep inside your brain for the fascinating answers to one of...

Not A Nugget by Stephanie Dreyer is a delightful book that revolves around food. It helps both parents and children carefully look at the food they are eating. Each page has the answer to the question: where does the food we are eating come from?...