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Best Middle-Grade Nonfiction of 2018

  • CHILDREN'S

    BACKYARD BEARS

    OCT. 23, 2018

CHILDREN'S

BACKYARD BEARS

by Amy Cherrix

Another inviting example of scientific field work in a consistently appealing series. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    EAT THIS!

    MAY 1, 2018

CHILDREN'S

EAT THIS!

by Andrea Curtis ; illustrated by Peggy Collins

Copious kid-friendly information on a vitally important topic, stylishly presented, makes this book essential. Knowledge is... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CALLING ALL MINDS

    MAY 15, 2018

CHILDREN'S

CALLING ALL MINDS

by Temple Grandin

An impassioned call to look at the world in unique ways with plenty of practical advice on how to cultivate a curious,... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    SNOWY OWL INVASION!

    FEB. 1, 2018

CHILDREN'S

SNOWY OWL INVASION!

by Sandra Markle

Appealing design adds further value to this dramatic demonstration of science in progress. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE HYENA SCIENTIST

    MAY 15, 2018

CHILDREN'S

THE HYENA SCIENTIST

by Sy Montgomery & photographed by Nic Bishop

An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CAPSIZED!

    JULY 1, 2018

  • CHILDREN'S

    LOOK AT THE WEATHER

    APRIL 15, 2018

CHILDREN'S

LOOK AT THE WEATHER

by Britta Teckentrup ; illustrated by Britta Teckentrup ; adapted by Shelley Tanaka ; translated by Shelley Tanaka

An immersive, inviting mix of appealing art and information. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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