Top-rated books by Kathyln Gay/Martin Gay
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Age: 9-10
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Award winning
Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Gwendolyn Hooks, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires environmental awareness and activism.
Celebrates resilience, empowerment of Wangari Maathai.
Encourages nurturing and caring for nature.
Vivid illustrations enhance learning and engagement.
Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Gwendolyn Hooks, 2023
Award winning
Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
John Woodward, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Explores 700-million-year history of life on Earth.
Engaging, educational visuals stimulate young minds.
Supports understanding of natural history and evolution.
Encourages curiosity about science and the world.
Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
John Woodward, 2020
Award winning
Great Little Fact Books: Weather
Peter Riley, 2004
39 pages
Why to read
Explores intriguing weather facts engagingly.
Boosts scientific curiosity and knowledge.
Encourages interaction through vivid illustrations.
Ideal for budding young meteorologists.
Great Little Fact Books: Weather
Peter Riley, 2004
Award winning
The Secrets of Stonehenge
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Explores historic mysteries with engaging storytelling.
Fosters curiosity about ancient history and archaeology.
Illustrations enrich understanding of Stonehenge's significance.
Encourages historical learning and critical thinking.
The Secrets of Stonehenge
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2013
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Daniel Minter, Listening Library, Tashi Thomas, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Daniel Minter, Listening Library, Tashi Thomas, 2022
Award winning
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
Miranda Paul, Elizabeth Zunon, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires environmental consciousness through a real-life story.
Promotes cultural awareness and diversity.
Empowers young readers with problem-solving examples.
Encourages community involvement and teamwork.
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
Miranda Paul, Elizabeth Zunon, 2015
FUNGARIUM
Katie Scott, 2020
112 pages
Why to read
Exploration of fungi's mysterious and crucial role in nature.
Stunning illustrations captivate children’s interest and imagination.
Fosters curiosity and scientific thinking in young minds.
Ideal for family reading, enhancing bond and knowledge.
FUNGARIUM
Katie Scott, 2020
Award winning
The Street Beneath My Feet
Charlotte Guillain, Yuval Zommer, 2017
20 pages
Why to read
Explores underground worlds with vivid illustrations.
Encourages curiosity about science and geology.
Supports understanding of Earth's layers.
Engaging, educational journey beneath our feet.
