Kids Book Index
Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Susan Reagan
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin discovers dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe—while confronting sexism, and paves the way for future women scientists in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book biography.
Find Out About Animal CamouflageMartin Jenkins, illustrated by Jane McGuinnessDiscover some of the brilliant ways animals disguise themselves in this engaging introduction for young children from a conservation biologist. Some animals hide in the sand, like the desert lizard, whose scales can resemble pebbles and stones.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle AstronautsKathryn D. Sullivan, Michael J. RosenAspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit?Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sisters in Science: Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of SisterhoodLinda Elovitz Marshall, illustrated by Anna Balbusso, Elena BalbussoDiscover the fascinating true story of Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, two trailblazing women who worked together and made a legendary impact on chemistry and health care as we know it.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details