Colorsss by Deborah A. Hutchinson is a unique and fascinating introduction to snakes using their striking colors. The rhyming text accompanies one full-color image per spread. The first photo shows a snake hatching out of a white egg. From there, the variety and colors increase....

Catching Waves by Dawn Marie Hooks is an inspiring story about Raleigh Hager, a girl who became the youngest professional wakesurfing champion in the world. After a family trip to the beach, Raleigh was captivated by the waves and determined to ride them. However, living...

An excellent resource guide for science experiments was developed by Stemjump, which is a student-led nonprofit organization. Stemjump Science Experiments consists of 58 experiments and is described by nine Stemjump contributors. There are interesting experiments in demonstrating principles of science in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth...

Getting Ready for My Ear Tube Surgery: Ear Tubes Surgery for Kids – Preparation and Recovery by Fei Zheng-Ward is an educational picture book. If your child is about to undergo ear tube surgery, this book will help them understand all there is to know....

Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinking. In A Dinosaur for Washington: The True Story of Suciasaurus by Kelly Milner Halls, young readers...

In today’s society, a little bit of kindness goes a long way, and to build kind, safe communities, it is important to teach the next generation about the value of being warm-hearted. In The Kids’ Book of Kindness by author Catherine Stephenson, the definition of...

India is home to a diverse array of cultures, traditions, and holidays that families all over the world celebrate. In India: A Monthly Guidebook to Diverse Celebrations, author Anuja Mohla breaks down each holiday by the calendar month, as well as explains the history and...

To change the world, we must appreciate that all of us can contribute to creating a better world, regardless of ethnicity or gender. This important message is imaginatively presented in Jenny LaRocque’s Little World Changer: Influential People Who Inspired the World. As a kindergarten teacher,...

Coloring can be such a soothing pastime. Working through pages of animal images can be invigorating, especially when the animals have lovely, smiley faces. SuSid Publishing’s Stress Relief farm Animals Coloring Book contains fifty pages of easy-to-color animals. There’s no scenery, just all kinds of...

“An idea can be a powerful thing.” For Dale Chihuly, ideas were inspired by his favorite things: “Colors, light, and water. Ice, snow, rain, mist, fog. Whether solid, liquid, or gas, Dave loved water.” Sharon Mentyka tells the story of glass artist Dale Chihuly in...