Kids Book Index
Jim Ottaviani, illustrated by Leland Myrick
A graphic biography of Stephen Hawking that combines his life story with ideas about black holes and cosmology. Told with humor, it offers insight into Hawking’s scientific work and places his thinking about the universe alongside the account of the scientist himself. The book uses the graphic-biography form to bring together a scientist’s life and the study of space.
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Undaunted: The Wild Life of Biruté Mary Galdikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save OrangutansAnita SilveyThis biography follows scientist Biruté Mary Galdikas as she sets out to find and study orangutans in Borneo’s rainforest. Drawn to the animals after seeing one in the wild, she moves to Borneo and makes their study and protection her life’s work. Her work unfolds through hardship, perseverance, and an urgent effort to bring attention to the threats facing Bornean orangutans, including palm oil.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pollen: Darwin’s 130-Year PredictionDarcy Pattison, illustrated by Peter WillisThis book recounts a scientific question that began when Charles Darwin received a box of orchids on January 25, 1862. Darwin made a prediction about an improbable moth, but confirmation did not arrive until more than a century later. The account follows the long path from his observation and prediction to later proof, asking how long science may take to resolve a problem.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Homes in the Wild: Where Baby Animals and Their Parents LiveLita Judge, illustrated by Lita JudgeThis nonfiction picture book looks at the homes of wild animals, including beavers, bobcats, sloths, and squirrels. It centers on the idea that animals need a home that offers refuge and safety while their young are growing. The book considers animal homes in many shapes and locations, drawing attention to the shared need for shelter among parents and their babies.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details