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Watching and Waiting: An Interview with Author Sara Levine

Sometimes the most amazing experiences are born from patience. In the new nonfiction book Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries, author Sara Levine shares what young readers should do if they find eggs, egg cases, or galls when exploring the outdoors. Simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to practice observational science […]Read more

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STEM Roundup: Engaging Books for Future Scientists and Engineers

Looking for the perfect books to spark curiosity and inspire young scientists? Our latest STEM/Science Roundup highlights some of the most engaging and educational titles in our collection! Read on to discover must-have books and series that will captivate readers and encourage a lifelong love of STEM learning!Read more

Celebrate Earth Day with Books That Inspire Action and Awareness

As Earth Day approaches, it’s a great reminder that our commitment to the planet extends far beyond a single day. We have carefully curated a selection of books for Earth Day—and every day after that—to touch on crucial themes such as sustainability, wildlife conservation, climate action, and the simple steps we can all take to […]Read more

Teen Innovators: An Interview with Author Fred Estes

“When will I ever use this?” Every STEM teacher has heard this question before and will likely hear it again. Answer your students with Teen Innovators: Nine Young People Engineering a Better World with Creative Inventions. This new nonfiction profiles nine YA innovators who discovered a problem, conducted research, and used STEM to solve the […]Read more

Germs Up close Q&A with Sara Levine

By Carol Hinz, Associate Publisher of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books This book came about in a somewhat unusual way–a little over a year ago as it became clear that the COVID-19 pandemic was about to change our lives, award-winning science writer Sara Levine and I began talking making a book about the science behind […]Read more

Exploring North American Biomes

Cones from a spruce tree crunch under your boots. You pause to rest on a rock covered in green moss and colorful lichens. From a nearby treetop, you hear the high-pitched song of a magnolia warbler. To an experienced explorer, the signs are obvious. You’re in a boreal forest!Read more

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY: NEW PICTURE BOOKS, MIDDLE-GRADE, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND NONFICTION

By Megan Ciskowski, Assistant Publicist Check out February new releases from Lerner Publishing Group!Read more

Remembering Stephen Hawking

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Elements of Excellent Science Books

By Carol Hinz, Editorial Director of Millbrook Press I want to talk a little about what makes an excellent science book for children. I could probably say even more on the subject, but I’d like to at least put some ideas out there. A key point of reference is Melissa Stewart’s December 2015 blog post […]Read more

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