This delightful illustrated biography is designed to introduce curious young minds to the life and work of Mary Anning, a girl from England who turned shell collecting and exploring the coast into a science, pioneering the field of... Read More

Ever wonder how many grains of sand fit inside of a bucket, or how many ears of corn it takes to pop a bag of popcorn? Inquiring minds will love this life-sized exploration of the amazing contrasts found in nature and in everyday life,... Read More

Learn the logic behind strange creature names through this collection of humorous, clever, and often downright absurd monikers from the animal kingdom. Interactive notes, glossaries, and activities make this a fun choice for... Read More

National Geographic explorer and astrophysicist Munazza Alam shares her knowledge of all things outer space in this exciting, high-energy addition to the Absolute Expert series. Bursting with brilliant photographs, its bright pages of... Read More

Holly Trechter and Jane Donovan’s graphic novel "Galileo! Galileo!" introduces children to NASA’s mission to Jupiter. Its colorful spreads and clear diagrams recap half a century of aeronautics research and space missions. In the... Read More

Stuff your poulaines, lads; hold on to your henins, lasses; and button up your brocades if you’re upper class to join Bickford, a traveling jester, as he learns the do’s and don’ts of Medieval fashion and laws, which dictated... Read More

"Urban Playground" is an entertaining introduction to San Francisco thanks to the charm, sense of wonder, and joy of its participants. In "Urban Playground", San Francisco attorney and journalist Katie Burke delves into the hopes and... Read More

Women athletes of the 1920s are seen overcoming stereotypes and opposition in Sue Macy’s uplifting "Breaking Through", a text that shows how women defied the odds during a definitive decade for competitive sports. The 1920s debate... Read More