Big Bertha: How a Massive Tunnel Boring Machine Dug a Highway under Seattle by Amanda Abler shares the fascinating true account of what can be accomplished when human ingenuity and advanced engineering collaborate. After an earthquake damages a major roadway in Seattle, Washington, a brilliant...

“What would you get if you crossed a ghost and an elephant?” And, how about this one: “Why did the computer go to see a doctor?” Please don’t ask me; I’m not very good at word puzzles. However, completing this exercise and solving the puzzle...

ABCs Of My First Surgery by FA Khan is an educational picture book for children. Maya needs surgery on her broken arm. This is her first surgery, and she is scared. Luckily, there are plenty of people on hand to guide her through the big...

Color Friends by Samantha Callen is a children’s educational picture book about colors. The color wheel can be confusing for young minds, but this book opens the door to a world of color. Kids will learn about primary and secondary colors and read some fun...

More Than Words is a book for young readers by authors Valerie Sherrard and Natalie Hyde. It is a comprehensive guide to navigating both traditional and digital interactions in our increasingly connected world. The book discusses fundamental aspects of effective communication, from maintaining appropriate eye...

Alaska Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More by Ray Troll and Kirk Johnson is a captivating exploration of the prehistoric life that once thrived in Alaska. This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a journey through various periods, showing the diverse creatures that once roamed the...

On an Ocean Journey: Animals in Motion through the Seas by Elizabeth Shreeve takes readers on a colorful adventure through Earth's interconnected oceans. In rhyming text and with scientifically accurate illustrations, the book celebrates over 30 sea creatures and their distinctive movement across various marine...

Ancient Chinese Inventions That Changed the World, written and illustrated in full color by Barbara Hall, is a children's mid-grade book that shares many of the groundbreaking innovations that came out of ancient China and transformed various aspects of life. These include things like gunpowder,...

Families of a Feather by Fern Wexler is a sweet nonfiction children's book that describes different bird species and how—and sometimes "if"—they raise their young. It's also a story answering the question, "What makes up a bird family?" Wexler has focused on the wonder of...

In Andrew Learns About Chefs by Tiffany Obeng, Andrew is invited to a kids' cooking class, hosted by Amber. Chef Amber is very positive and already refers to the young participants as chefs, which Andrew finds odd. Andrew wants to know what a chef is...