Suave Neil is the Carl Sagan of the twenty-first century—he’s what Bill Nye the Science Guy was to kids growing up in the 1990s. But he’s got a legacy of his own, and he hopes to stimulate young minds to think deeply about the... Read More

This girl’s got guts. Even as she wanders the mystery-shrouded forest full of creepy-crawlies from Haitian folklore and faces up to the frightening newcomer to her village, Corrine La Mer brings badassery and wisdom beyond her years.... Read More

Magical realism and Jewish history merge in this exciting adventure in which twins Scarlett and Sam travel back in time to Egypt to help Moses convince Pharaoh to free the slaves. Simple language makes it easy for kids to absorb the... Read More

Almost any little girl would love to be a princess. When Pistachio gets a crown in the mail from an unknown gifter, she adopts the Princess Pistachio persona and an attitude to match. Showcasing nettlesome experiences children can relate... Read More

A rainbow of colors and an array of textures—crinkled plastic, knitted fabric, photos of leaves cut into the shape of trees—patchwork together to compose this amazing story of Isatou Ceesay and her project of crocheting recycled... Read More

When her best friend, Hector, moves away, intrepid young Juna gathers things from nature to put in her jar, just like she used to do with Hector. But with every attempt she makes, the fish, the plant, the cricket all grow too big for the... Read More

From a forest to a desert to your own backyard, bugs—not all of them insects!—are never far away. They can be, however, far from sight. This I-Spy-like guide educates young bug-hunters about these creatures and where to find them.... Read More

With several educational themes—electricity, hypnosis, the placebo effect, the scientific method, and a good dose of American and French history—this mesmerizing picture book will fascinate as it entertains. In terms easy for... Read More