Spring has finally arrived and while this spring break might not be exactly what we were anticipating, there is still plenty of fun to be had—while being safe and practicing social distancing, of course. No matter what subject or hobby your little one is interested in, we have the perfect activity…

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Rachel Carson was an American biologist, conservationist, science and nature writer, and catalyst of the modern environmental movement. She studied biology in college at a time when few women entered the sciences, and then worked as a biologist and information specialist for the US government and wr…

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Dive into the weird and wonderful world of amphibians with a few activities from Amazing Amphibians by Lisa J. Amstutz. Available now!

Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, su…

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Learn history while simultaneously expanding your code cracking skills with these exciting activities below!

For more fun facts and activities, be sure to check out Code Cracking for Kids: Secret Communications throughout History by Jean Daigneau. Code Cracking for Kids explores many aspects of …

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Wine and Paint nights are the most fun way to unleash the artist in you, but without the wine, what are the kids supposed to do? We came up with the ingenious solution: Juice and Draw!

With their juice cups in hand, we had our managing editor's kids paint like Edward Hopper by thinking of an emotio…

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Prepare for fall like the ancient Romans with these cozy activities!

For more fun facts and activities, be sure to check out Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors. In this lively history book, children will explore ancient Roman culture—along with the cultures of their neighbors, the Etruscans, C…

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It's that time of year when pool days wind down and school supplies are flying off the shelves. To help kids (and parents) prepare, we've compiled the ultimate back-to-school roundup of books for readers of all ages. This school-themed book list will inspire kids to have their best school year yet, …

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With beautiful, full-color illustrations and fun, catchy rhymes, Yes I Can Listen!, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by Susan Szecsi, encourages children to develop attentive listening skills. Read below for an interview with the talented Susan Szecsi, as she dives into her illustration pro…

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Full STEM ahead! To celebrate the release of Nikola Tesla for Kids by Amy M. O'Quinn, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite stem activities from the book. Keep the kids entertained this summer as they explore Nikola Tesla's ideas and inventions!
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Read below to learn about Jerome Pohlen’s research and writing of his newest book, The Apollo Missions for Kids, including which activities he recommends and what he hopes kids will take away from reading it.



While there have been multiple books for kids about specific Apollo missions, your…

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