If you’re looking for poetry that’s profound but also accessible, Jessy Randall’s latest collection, The Path of Most Resistance: Poems on Women in Science, offers, in chronological order, 42 pithy profiles of important women in STEM (i.e. science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Is Bigfoot real? Do aliens exist? Does magic actually work? In her books for young readers, Krantz uses the scientific method and her well-honed journalism skills to help kids ages 8 to 13 explore the world around them while maintaining a healthy sense of curiosity and learning how to determine science fact from science fiction.

I found the plot of Away a little harder to get into than Alone, possibly because there are so many intertwined narratives to deal with. But if you’re familiar with Freeman’s writing, you’ll be willing to follow her just about anywhere.

Mamiachi & Me  offers insight into the rich cultural traditions of mariachi music.

The book opens with a harrowing scene set at Advanced Base Camp, back when permits to climb Everest were few and far between.

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