From NSTA’s Website: We invite you to explore this year’s list of Outstanding Science Trade Books, which builds upon our 45-year history. In the award-winning books below, you’ll find not only traditional science content but also elements of engineering and design. We hope you’ll enjoy exploring science through this collection of outstanding children’s books.
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Newton's Rainbow: The Revolutionary Discoveries of a Young Scientist
by Kathryn Lasky
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Science Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Aug 2017
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Newton's Rainbow: The Revolutionary Discoveries of a Young Scientistby Kathryn Lasky
Famed for his supposed encounter with a falling apple that inspired his theory of gravity, Isaac Newton (1642–1727) grew from a quiet and curious boy to one of the most influential scientists of all time. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations. ISBN
9780374355135
Awards & Honors
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Sudents K–12: 2018
NSTA Best STEM Books 2018 Potentially Sensitive Areas
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The Secret Project
by Jonah Winter
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Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Mar 2017
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The Secret Projectby Jonah Winter
Mother-son team Jonah and Jeanette Winter bring to life one of the most secretive scientific projects in history—the creation of the atomic bomb—in this powerful and moving picture book. Author's note. Further reading. Full-color illustrations. ISBN
9781481469135
Awards & Honors
2018 Capitol Choices, Ages Seven to Ten
ILA Children's Choices - 2018 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Sudents K–12: 2018 Booklist Lasting Connections 2017, Social Studies Potentially Sensitive Areas
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Newton's Rainbow: The Revolutionary Discoveries of a Young Scientist
Aug 2017