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Category: STEM/STEAM

Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito

July 6, 2018

“I wanted readers to feel like they were in the pilot seat, so I needed the sensory details to make that happen.” … More Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito

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Flying Deep

June 29, 2018

Plunge into the murky depths of the ocean with Flying Deep by Michelle Cusolito. … More Flying Deep

11 Comments Flying Deep

 Mining for Heart: “Kidbrain” by Shanda McCloskey

June 1, 2018

“I had to put aside my parental pride and write a book for the modern kid. Literally!” … More  Mining for Heart: “Kidbrain” by Shanda McCloskey

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Doll-E 1.0

May 25, 2018

Don’t miss this cute, clever, super STEM/STEAM selection! … More Doll-E 1.0

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The Little Red Fort

May 11, 2018

Remember the forts you built as a child? … More The Little Red Fort

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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

February 23, 2018

Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets…. … More Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

12 Comments Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean

February 9, 2018

Culture, science, and sustainable farming in a gorgeous picture book! … More Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean

7 Comments Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean

Germs, Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes

January 12, 2018

Come meet the good, the bad, and the ugly—yes, germs! … More Germs, Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes

3 Comments Germs, Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes

How to Survive as a Firefly

August 25, 2017

Let’s get this whole metamorphosis process started! … More How to Survive as a Firefly

5 Comments How to Survive as a Firefly

The Street Beneath My Feet

May 26, 2017

Do you ever stop and look down? Consider what’s beneath your feet? … More The Street Beneath My Feet

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