STEAM Books for Back to School

by Paulette Bourgeois ; illustrated by Alex G. Griffiths

A STEM-centric take, well worth wolfing down. Full review >

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by Jessica J. Lee ; illustrated by Elaine Chen

An endearing tale about the importance of fostering love and connection—no matter where home is. Full review >

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by Rosemary Mosco ; illustrated by Anna Pirolli

Make room on the picnic blanket for this convivial gathering. Full review >

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by Chris Baker ; illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey

Downright delicious. Full review >

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by Miguel Tanco ; illustrated by Miguel Tanco

An inventive way to link posing questions with looking for answers. Full review >

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by Miguel Tanco ; illustrated by Miguel Tanco

If readers aren’t math-curious at the start, they will be by the end. Full review >

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by Danielle Daniel ; illustrated by Matt James

The inner lives of different species may be the focus of this story, but it’s the art that renders the tale truly universal. Full review >

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by Chuck Groenink ; illustrated by Chuck Groenink

A lyrical and beautifully imagined prehistoric encounter. Full review >

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by Zachariah OHora ; illustrated by Zachariah OHora

Schmaltzy but affecting. Full review >

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by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka ; illustrated by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka

Beautiful and precisely depicted, a gentle, generous reflection on civilization and community life. Full review >

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by Rachel Poliquin ; illustrated by Rachel Wada

Broad and forceful, like its subject. Full review >

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by Elise Gravel ; illustrated by Elise Gravel

A light dose of natural history, with occasional “EWWW!” for flavor Full review >

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by Elise Gravel ; illustrated by Elise Gravel

Gross-out potential, for sure—but also likely to give larval entomologists a mild buzz. Full review >

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