50 Books in this collection
STEM Booklist Collection
Showing diversity of people and communities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is critical to inspiring and preparing our next generation of thinkers, leaders, and citizens. This beautiful collection of STEM titles features innovators and trailblazers from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented/excluded communities protecting Earth's ecosystems.
Themes & Categories
- African / African American / Black
- Animal / Biodiversity / Plant Adaptations
- Animals
- Childhood Experiences and Memories
- Diversity
- Education
- Environment / Nature
- Exploring Ecosystems
- Farming
- Human Impact On Environment / Environmental Sustainability
- Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence
- Nature / Science
- Nonfiction
- Occupations
- Persistence / Grit
- STEM / STEAM
- Weather / Seasons / Clothing
- English
- Spanish
Books in This Collection
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¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Olinguito, from A to Z! Unveiling the Cloud Forest
By Lulu Delacre¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Olinguito, from A to Z! Unveiling the Cloud Forest
By Lulu DelacreView DetailsUsing the framework of the Spanish alphabet, this bilingual nonfiction book introduces readers to a cloud forest in the Andes; the plants, animals, and other organisms found there; and the newly-identified olinguito, a South American mammal.
Aani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoAnimal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario del Iguazú
By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAnimal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario del Iguazú
By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView Detailslet's listen to / the green voice / of the rainforest
The animals of the Iguazú speak for themselves, creating a collection of poems that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Butterfly for a King
Saving Hawaiʻi’s Kamehameha ButterfliesBy Cindy Trumbore, Susan L. RothView DetailsThe fascinating true story of a beautiful native Hawaiian butterfly, a great Hawaiian warrior king, and current-day efforts by scientists and citizens to restore the butterfly's declining population.
Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life
A Story of Sustainable FarmingBy Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCycle of Rice, Cycle of Life
A Story of Sustainable FarmingBy Jan ReynoldsView DetailsA photographic exploration of the cycles of traditional Balinese rice farming, a dynamic model of earth-friendly agriculture that connects a unique culture with the natural world.
Dream Builder
The Story of Architect Philip FreelonBy Kelly Lyons, Laura Freeman HinesDreaming Up
A Celebration of BuildingBy Christy HaleView DetailsA picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.
Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
By Marsha Diane Arnold, Angela DomínguezGalápagos Girl / Galapagueña
By Marsha Diane Arnold, Angela DomínguezView DetailsThis charming bilingual English & Spanish picture book from the illustrator of Mango, Abuela, and Me introduces the fascinating creatures of the Galápagos Islands through the life of one very lucky girl.
Grand Theft Horse
By G. Neri, Corban WilkinGrand Theft Horse
By G. Neri, Corban WilkinView DetailsYummy author G. Neri returns to graphic novels with the powerful story of his cousin Gail Ruffu, who stole a racehorse in order to save it, and ended up fighting the whole racing industry for the humane treatment of animals.
Growing Peace
A Story of Farming, Music, and Religious HarmonyBy Richard SobolView DetailsThis stunning photo-essay for children is a story of coexistence, focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Christian families in a Ugandan village who created a Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative and learned to live and work together peacefully.
I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama
By Maya GonzalezI Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama
By Maya GonzalezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Listen... Can you hear the river calling you? Rushing and bubbling, splashing or still, the river has so much to teach us.
If I Were a Tree
By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing TsongIf I Were a Tree
By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing TsongView DetailsTwo siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.
Nibi's Water Song
By Sunshine Tenasco, Chief Lady BirdNibi's Water Song
By Sunshine Tenasco, Chief Lady BirdView DetailsThis bright and vivacious book from two Native creators celebrates the energy, moxie, and determination of water activists of all ages.
Only the Mountains Do Not Move
A Maasai Story of Culture and ConservationBy Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $12.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOnly the Mountains Do Not Move
A Maasai Story of Culture and ConservationBy Jan ReynoldsView DetailsA photographic essay about contemporary Maasai--the changes in lifestyle, land, and farming practices they face and how they are adapting to those changes.
Parrots Over Puerto Rico
By Susan L. Roth, Cindy TrumboreParrots Over Puerto Rico
By Susan L. Roth, Cindy TrumboreView DetailsA nonfiction picture book about the history of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican parrot, which was brought back from the brink of extinction. Also available in Spanish.
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Puffling Patrol
By Ted Lewin, Betsy LewinPaperback: $12.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagePuffling Patrol
By Ted Lewin, Betsy LewinView DetailsTed and Betsy Lewin travel to Iceland to learn about the "Puffling Patrol," a group of children who rescue lost puffins and return them to sea.
Rainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris
By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Elisa ChavarriRainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris
By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Elisa ChavarriView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A young Mayan girl isn't allowed to use her mother's thread to weave, so with a little ingenuity she discovers how to repurpose plastic bags to create colorful weavings. Based on an actual recycling movement in Guatemala.
Sacred Mountain
EverestBy Christine Taylor-ButlerPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSacred Mountain
EverestBy Christine Taylor-ButlerView DetailsA photo-essay exploring the cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest, focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment.
The Lion Queens of India
By Jan ReynoldsThe Lion Queens of India
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsAward-winning photojournalist Jan Reynolds offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the endangered Asiatic lions and the female forest rangers who fight to save them.
The Mangrove Tree
Planting Trees to Feed FamiliesBy Susan L. Roth, Cindy TrumboreView DetailsThe fascinating story of Dr. Gordon Sato, who helped a small African village become self-sustaining by planting a forest of mangrove trees to reshape the community's ecosystem.
The Shadow Prince
By David Anthony DurhamThe Shadow Prince
By David Anthony DurhamView DetailsFIVE DEADLY TESTS, ONLY ONE SHADOW PRINCE
In this middle grade solarpunk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelve-year-old Ash must compete and survive to become the shadow--and protector--of the prince.
The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus
By Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibThe Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus
By Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibView DetailsThis new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.
The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie YamasakiThe Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie YamasakiView DetailsThe "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this compelling biography of Soichiro Honda, the innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer and Japanese business pioneer.
The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn SadlerThe Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn SadlerView DetailsThis inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
The Turtle Ship
By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-SavageThe Turtle Ship
By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-SavageView DetailsA young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan
Inventor, Entrepreneur, HeroBy Joan DiCicco, Ebony GlennView DetailsGarrett Morgan, a prolific African American inventor and entrepreneur, must test his latest invention in a daring rescue after an explosion at the Cleveland Waterworks.
The Witch Owl Parliament
(Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyThe Witch Owl Parliament
(Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyView DetailsDiscover a graphic novel unlike any other--a brilliant steampunk reimagining of Frankenstein set in colonial Mexico.
Tiny Stitches
The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien ThomasBy Gwendolyn Hooks, Colin BootmanView DetailsThe life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.
Water Rolls, Water Rises / El agua rueda, el agua sube
By Pat Mora, Meilo SoWater Rolls, Water Rises / El agua rueda, el agua sube
By Pat Mora, Meilo SoView DetailsNow in paperback: In a series of poetic verses in both English and Spanish, readers learn about the movement and moods of water around the world and the ways in which water affects different landscapes and cultures.
When the Shadbush Blooms
By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron FaddenWhen the Shadbush Blooms
By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron FaddenView DetailsA young Lenape Indian girl observes and reflects on the small, important ways her family today, and her ancestors generations before, celebrate the cycle of seasons.
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