By Kari Patrick A new addition to the classic world of Alien, Alien: Echo, by Mira Grant, is a fast-paced novel full of adventure, suspense, and horror. At 17, Olivia Shipp is accustomed to the demands of her parents’ work. As xenobiologists, those who study extraterrestrial life, their work has taken them and their two…
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann
By Annie Brulatour “Periods are funny. Periods are a bit annoying. But mostly...periods are normal.” Best friends Abby, Christine, and Brit step in to help Sasha, a new student, when she unexpectedly gets her first period at school They are dismayed to realize that the school’s pad and tampon machines are not only empty, they…
Snowman – Cold = Puddle by Laura Purdie Salas
By Megan Northcote What do you get when you combine science + poetry? Snowman - Cold = Puddle, a wonderfully imaginative book of equations that offers a new way for students to think about the world transitioning from winter to spring. Beginning with early spring, each page highlights a simple equation accompanied by a short…
A Guide for Area Commuters
Washington D.C. capitol of the free world and of potholes too - From Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage by Aaron Naparstek. Well before dawn breaks over the I-95, the race begins. A quick shower, a quicker breakfast, warming the engine, and settling into the chilly seat. Our commuters know the routine. The engine…
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