From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire.

★ A book one doesn’t see coming, Simone glows like a small, steady flame of childhood agency.” – School Library Journal, starred review

A Best Picture Books of 2024 — Bookshop.org · A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year · A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Conversation Starter of 2024 · A School Library Journal Best Picture Book 2024 · A Tattered Cover Bookstore Picture Book of the Month · 2025 Kansas NEA Reading Circle List

Based on the true story of two storks whose dedication to each other captured the world’s attention, this soaring tale is a heartfelt call to protect the routes of migratory birds.

★“Tender and affecting….a notable book with beautiful language and memorable illustrations that uplift the power of devotion; it will also appeal to budding ornithologists.” –School Library Journal, starred review

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This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie, which Alice Oseman called “a warm hug,” follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a parking lot.

★ “Delightful….strikes a beautiful balance between humor and political activism, showcasing the power of youth.….Stunning…visually captivating…This book is a great addition to any library, especially for middle-grade trailblazers inspired by figures like Greta Thunberg.” —Booklist, starred review

A Bookshop.org Best Graphic Novel of 2024 · ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List · CCBC Choices 2025 · A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalist · A We Are Teachers Best Book

This STEAM picture book biography highlights how scientist and writer Rachel Carson became the author of the groundbreaking book Silent Spring and the mother of the modern environmental movement.

“A soaring tribute to the perceptive naturalist and writer who jump-started the modern environmental movement… (v)ivid and perceptive.”—Kirkus Reviews

This award-winning picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called a “real-life Lorax” by National Geographic, who was determined to investigate the marvelous, undiscovered world of the rainforest treetops.

2022 Green Earth Book Award Winner · NCSS Septma Clark Award, Elementary Level Honoree · NSTA/CBC Best STEM Book · Junior Library Guild Selection · John Burroughs Association Riverby Award · Honorable Mention, Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award

How did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist, and environmentalist, whose determination saved the desert and helped to create the park, in this STEAM picture book.

★ “A lively picture book biography with tie-ins to Earth Day and Women’s History Month. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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In this powerfully written and beautifully illustrated picture book by award-winning author and illustrator team Carole Boston Weatherford and E. B. Lewis, Mother Africa addresses her offspring of all colors in all corners of the earth, reminding us of our timeless bond. Includes back matter with nonfiction information about human evolution and about the migration of Homo sapiens from Africa around the globe.

★ “A love letter to humans, all of whom originated in Africa… A strikingly illustrated, innovative story of human evolution at the intersections of science and art.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Meet Charles S. Parker, an unsung yet trailblazing Black scientist who made major contributions to the fields of botany (the study of plants) and mycology (the study of fungi) in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography from the creators of Buzzing with Questions.

NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book · NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book · CCBC Choice · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book

Discover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty bird species from around the world in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud picture book, perfect for bedtime, or any time.

★“ Accessible nature writing at its best… a wondrous investigation into the sleep habits of birds….A rich offering for all.” — School Library Journal, starred review

NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book · Green Earth Book Award shortlist title · School Library Journal Best Book · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book · A New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Reading List title · A Delaware Diands Reading List title

Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? All of these questions buzzed endlessly in Charles Henry Turner’s mind—he was fascinated by plants and animals and bugs. This picture book biography is perfect for Earth Day and tells the story of first Black entomologist.

★ “A relatively unknown entomologist comes out of oblivion in this engaging picture book biography. Harrington’s text is inviting, and Turner’s enthusiasm comes through clearly…Harrington and Taylor have rescued a worthy scientist from obscurity.” —School Library Journal, starred review

NSTA/CBC Best STEM Book

Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book.

“Spare, bouncy rhymes pair with soft, rounded illustrations…A full spread of detailed notes at the end describes why farms are changing and how each type works…A captivating glimpse into the shifting agricultural landscape.” —Kirkus Reviews

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This lively STEAM picture book is about the life of Gene Stratton-Porter, a pioneering wildlife photographer and popular author from the late 19th and early 20th century, who showed the world the beauty of nature, especially birds, and why it was worth preserving.

“Fascinating and inspiring.” —Kirkus Reviews

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We all know there are four seasons in a year. But HOW do we know? Join intrepid young scientist-adventurer Joulia Copernicus on a journey around the world as she explains with humor and wit how we know what causes the seasons.

★ “This book will help elementary school students better understand one of the most widely recognized aspects of space science.” — School Library Journal, starred review