“Ideas are the seeds of your stories. … Given the right conditions, they will grow.” Life is full of stories and we share them all the time. We even live our stories. Teena Raffa-Mulligan’s book, Just Write: An Easy Guide to Writing Stories, is a...

It's a proven fact that children up to a certain age find it easier to learn through the visual medium than any other. With Visual Biology: Animals, Vladimir A. Timokhanov offers a meticulously detailed visual guide of the physical anatomies of the various animals that...

Abigail’s father is truly amazing! He takes time to encourage Abigail to be whatever she wants to be, even if it’s the President of the United States. He has her listen to a strong, female commentator who speaks about the power of women and their...

Children who learn about data will be ahead of the curve in school. Kathleen Yu wrote Data Literacy for Kids to help them learn how to collect and use data. In simple terms, Kathleen explains what data is, and how to collect, interpret, and use...

The Oil Change by D.A. Northup offers a basic education on changing a vehicle's motor oil, as experienced from a youngster's perspective. During a visit with grandparents, the child is invited by Grandpa to assist with a routine oil change. The eager and helpful youngster...

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival by Eugenia Chu and Y.Y. Chan is a collection of stories, history, folklore, traditions, and recipes of Chinese culture. It targets kids aged 6-9, but I believe many older readers will find this book just as interesting and informative. The book is...

Did you know that insects are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world? More than two billion people worldwide eat bugs. Do you know why? Because they are an excellent source of protein and contain amounts of vitamins and minerals needed by the...

Did you know that altars were the first sacred spaces humans ever built, found in various religious settings, such as Hindu and Buddhist temples and Christian churches? Or that special birthdays of extraordinary beings are celebrated across several religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism? Learn...

Did you know that the first city to be built was in the Middle East, and its remains are still there today? How about our laws and the justice served in our courts today? Did you know their foundation came from how the moon shines...

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...