Children’s science books exploring sibling relationships in the animal world, global climate change, and neuroscience earned top honors in the 2009 AAAS/Subaru Science Books & Film (SB&F) competition, sponsored by Subaru of America, Inc.
The first 40 COPUS Members who email AAAS’ Heather Malcomson, senior project associate, will receive free copies of the books. Heather’s email is hmalcoms@aaas.org. Please indicate which book you would like a copy of, as well as your name, organization, address and phone number.
Here are the award winners!
Children’s Science Picture Books
Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World
Author: Steve Jenkins
Illustrator: Robin Page
Houghton Mifflin
Why are nine-banded armadillos always born as identical quadruplets? What motivates hyena cubs to fight to the death, while falcons play hunting games in the air? Jenkins and Page created the ultimate book for animal lovers.
Middle Grades Science Book
How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientist and Kids Explore Global Warming
Authors: Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch Dawn
To explain how scientists know that the Earth’s climate is changing, authors Cherry and Braasch take young readers behind the science headlines to examine evidence from the natural world. The underlying message is that children can help make a positive difference.
Hands-on Science/Activity Book
True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet
Author: Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin
National Geographic Society
This activity book encourages families to take part in fun eco-adventures in the home and outdoors. Bright color illustrations and engaging text promote environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
Young Adult Science Books
Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys But Never Forget How to
Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life
Author: Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang
Bloomsbury
Authors Aamodt and Wang take readers on an investigation of how the human brain processes sensory and cognitive information, regulates emotional life, and forms memories. They also explore how human brains differ from those of other mammals, and reveal the mechanisms of dreaming.
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