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...

“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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

I’m sure we’ve all heard about kangaroos. But have you ever seen or heard of a Tasmanian devil? Do you know where you can find one? R.W. Starr’s A Journey Down Under will tell you about the Tasmanian devil, as well as share some interesting...

Answers for Curious Kids: Where Every Question Sparks an Adventure!, written by Robyn Connelly and illustrated by Tamar Bluaaw, is an exciting children’s book for curious young minds. It tells the story of Kade, a nine-year-old boy who asks many questions and wonders how different...

Adi's Animal Adventures by Julie Schanke Lyford and Mariia Luzina is a children's picture book about animals. Adi wants to introduce you to the animals at the Minnesota School. There is a checklist to complete, so join in as Adi and her Critter Crew show...

“You bring to a painting your own experience.” Artist Jacob Lawrence wrote these words. It’s true. Art, whether visual, literary, theatrical, or musical, evolves from who we are, where we’ve been, and how we define ourselves. In Celia Vernal’s An Artist Like Me, readers will...