Science

Image of She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer
Author(s):
Kathryn Lasky
Illustrator(s):
Julianna Swaney
Genre(s):
4-8, Picture Books, Science

She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer

January 18, 2021
Reviewed by: 
Marissa Moss

“An important addition to the growing collection of picture book biographies of women you should know about but probably don’t.”

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Image of Ada and the Number-Crunching Machine
Author(s):
Zoë Tucker
Genre(s):
Science

Ada Lovelace and the Number-Crunching Machine

September 2, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Marissa Moss

“light and breezy . . .”

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Image of I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)
Author(s):
Susan Verde
Genre(s):
Science, Psychology

I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

October 18, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Marissa Moss

In the third picture book by this talented team, I Am Human teaches both compassion and mindfulness, popular trends in children's books these days.

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Image of How Things Work: Facts and fun, questions and answers, things to make and do
Author(s):
OKIDO
Genre(s):
Science, 4-8, Children

How Things Work: Facts and Fun, Questions and Answers, Things to Make and Do

May 5, 2015
Reviewed by: 
Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Young children love asking “how” and “why” questions almost as much as they love flipping through lively and colorful picture books.

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Image of Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun: 22 Super-Charged Projects for Kids
Author(s):
Michael J. Caduto
Genre(s):
Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology & Environment

Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun: 22 Super-Charged Projects for Kids

April 3, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Kim Nayyer

The April release of this colorful and interesting guide to renewable energy and broader environmental concerns coincides with Earth celebrations around the world, the annual international focus on

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Image of National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
Author(s):
Catherine D. Hughes
Genre(s):
4-8, Animals, Science

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals

October 12, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals is a wonderful animal reference that will delight children and will entertain them for years to come.

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