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Beetle battles: one scientist's journey of adventure and discovery
Par Douglas John Emlen. 2019
Scientist discusses beetle weapons and how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments. He also…
compares their weapon evolution to the development of weapons by humans. For grades 6-9. 2019Dear heartbreak: YA authors and teens on the dark side of love
Par Heather Demetrios. 2018
Drawing from personal experiences, YA authors such as Becky Albertalli, Kekla Magoon, and Ibi Zoboi answer real letters from anonymous…
teens about the dark side of love: dating violence, break-ups, cheating, betrayals, and loneliness. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018The man who knew everything: the strange life of Athanasius Kircher
Par Roxanna Bikadoroff, Marilee Peters. 2017
Short biography of Athanasius Kircher, a 17th-century Jesuit scientist and polymath. Kircher was one of the first scientists to formulate…
theories based on observation, and even lowered himself into Mount Vesuvius to study how volcanoes worked. For grades 4-7. 2017Unstoppable: true stories of amazing bionic animals
Par Nancy Furstinger. 2017
A collection of stories featuring animals learning to use prosthetic limbs after losing their own. Allison, for example, is a…
sea turtle left with only one flipper after a predator attack. The rescue center staff designed a suit for her to be able to swim and change directions. For grades 4-7. 2017A dog in the cave: the wolves who made us human
Par Kay Frydenborg. 2017
Explores the connection between dogs and humans, from hunter-gatherer partners to modern-day pets. Focuses on how humans have influenced dogs'…
evolution and raises new questions about the species' shared future. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2017Almost adulting: all you need to know to get it together (sort of)
Par Arden Rose. 2017
Social media and lifestyle vlogger explains how to survive future adulthood, from paying the bills and grocery shopping to being…
in an actual relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2017Rise of the lioness: restoring a habitat and its pride on the Liuwa Plains
Par Bradley Hague. 2016
An introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem in the Liuwa Plains in Zambia. Discusses…
the methods of scientists and environmentalists and the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems. For grades 4-7. 2016Beastly brains: exploring how animals talk, think, and feel
Par Nancy F. Castaldo. 2017
Discusses the different levels of animal intelligence and what that means about our own species. Researchers discover far more similarities…
than one might suspect. Also explores emotions, empathy, communication, and social communities of certain creatures. Includes tips on how to observe and record animal behaviors on your own. For grades 6-9. 2017De-extinction: the science of bringing lost species back to life
Par Rebecca E. Hirsch. 2017
Describes the causes of the last five mass-extinction events and maintains that human activity is causing the sixth. Explores the…
pros and cons of using technology to resurrect extinct plants and discusses the new science that makes it possible. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2017Sea otter heroes: the predators that saved an ecosystem
Par Patricia Newman. 2017
Marine biologist investigates the mystery of how sea grasses are thriving in nutrient-polluted waters of Elkhorn Slough, an inlet of…
Monterey Bay in Northern California. His studies provide evidence that sea otters play an essential part in maintaining a healthy balance in this particular ecosystem. For grades 4-7. 2017Eye of the storm: NASA, drones, and the race to crack the hurricane code (Scientists in the field)
Par Amy E. Cherrix. 2017
Describes the ways in which technology is being used to study hurricanes to predict both the timing and strength of…
these storms. Focuses on NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) mission, which uses drone technology. For grades 4-7. 2017Step right up: how Doc and Jim Key taught the world about kindness
Par Daniel Minter, Donna Janell Bowman. 2016
Recounts how William "Doc" Key, a former slave and self-trained veterinarian, taught his horse Jim to read and write and,…
together with Jim, became one of the most famous traveling performance acts around the turn of the twentieth century. For grades 2-4. 2016A clinical psychologist offers quick, easy-to-learn mindfulness exercises teens can use anytime to stop worries from taking over. Discusses how…
to get back in control by letting go, how to gain freedom from school pressures, and how to deal with relationship anxieties. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017Grand Canyon
Par Jason Chin. 2017
An exploration of the Grand Canyon, from its length of 277 miles to its width of 18 miles. Highlights the…
ancient rock layers and the staggering elevations, and identifies the creatures and vegetation that thrive there. For grades 3-6. 20175 giraffes (5 Animals)
Par Anne Innis Dagg. 2016
Profiles of five unique giraffes from both captivity and the wild. Includes information on their evolution, diet, and social life.…
Highlights the unusual body parts of giraffes, from their long necks to their four stomachs. For grades 4-7. 2016Rewilding: giving nature a second chance
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2017
Overview of an environmental movement present around the world that includes scientists, environmental conservationists, and concerned citizens working to restore…
habitats to their natural states. Discusses the reintroduction of native plants and wildlife to combat extinction. For grades 6-9. 2017Bridge to the wild: behind the scenes at the zoo
Par Caitlin O'Connell, Timothy Rodwell. 2016
A glimpse of the daily activities that happen behind the scenes at Zoo Atlanta. Describes the work of animal caretakers…
and highlights the unique aspects of some of the animal exhibits, such as the Komodo dragon facility. The massive lizard possesses hunting characteristics similar to a velociraptor. For grades 4-7. 2016Dating and sex: a guide for the 21st century teen boy
Par Andrew P. Smiler. 2016
Provides information and advice for teen males on dating, relationships, sex, physical changes, and sexual orientation. Also discusses the topic…
of consent and covers the basics for solo and partnered sexual activities. Explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Crow smarts: inside the brain of the world's brightest bird (Scientists in the field)
Par Pamela S. Turner, Andy Comins. 2016
Follows a scientist to the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to study crows in aviaries and in…
the wild. Investigates the intelligence levels of birds that can craft their own tools and are able to solve puzzles. For grades 4-7. 2016Provides advice on school, self-confidence, and the changing relationships with peers, teachers, and parents that emerge during middle school. Uses…
activities to encourage students to put their experiences in perspective and to feel comfortable with who they are. For grades 5-8. 2016