One of my proudest moments in meteorology was publishing a children’s book back in 2014. I wrote it because I kept running into the same problem with kids’ science books; some had great science but a ...

Spring brings flowers and showers, and thankfully, books. Here’s a new crop to keep little readers engaged and learning as they celebrate their world. Teachers, don’t miss “Here is a Book.” It is ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

There’s something about the weather that hooks us early on in life. Maybe it’s the first thunderstorm that rattles the windows, or that moment you realize snowflakes aren’t all the same. Whatever the ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...