Flowers for Sarajevo

By John McCutcheon The moving story of a young boy who discovers the power of beauty and kindness during a time of war. Drasko helps his father sell flowers in Sarajevo, but when war threatens and his father is called to the battlefront, Drasko must take over the flower stall. One morning the boy's familiar …

Rivers of Sunlight

By Molly Barg A stunning, accessible explanation of the Earth's water cycle and its global effects. In this brightly illustrated narrative, readers will learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth and the sun's important role as water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice. From sea to sky, the sun …

Karl, Get Out of the Garden!

By Anita Sanchez Do you know what a Solanum caule inermi herbaceo, foliis pinnatis incises, racemis simplicibus is?* Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden. Despite his intelligence--and his mother's scoldings--he was a poor student, preferring to be outdoors with his beloved plants and bugs. As he grew …

Queen of Computer Code

By Laurie Wallmark This is a children's book biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers. Question: This is a great book to introduce the computer as an invention as well as to discuss the impact of women in science. How would you use this book to talk …