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Science stories for young readers.

  • Published In: Science, 2026, v. 391, n. 6789. P. 978 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kmec, Lauren; Smith, Jennie Erin; Thompson, Valerie; Funk, Michael; Smith, Keith T.; Sills, Jennifer; Seale, Madeleine; Seale, Chloe; Seale, Alice; Warren, Matthew; Suri-Warren, Kiaan; Buehler, Bianca; Wilcox, Christie; Nusinovich, Yevgeniya; Ucko, Isaac Nusinovich; Lavine, Marc S.; Yeston, Jake; Yeston, Audrey; Cho, Adrian; Clery, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides an overview of notable children’s and young adult science books for 2025, highlighting diverse real-life figures and scientific topics across age groups. Featured titles include *Who Owns the Moon? And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space*, which explains the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and emerging legal and ethical questions about lunar exploration and resource mining. Other books profile individuals such as agronomist Alberto Salas, Everglades advocate Marjory Stoneman Douglas, inventor Jim West, and wartime spider farmer Nan Songer, illustrating their contributions to science and society. The roundup also covers engaging STEM topics like plastic pollution, mathematical tessellations, and the life cycles of marine animals, aiming to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in young readers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2026/03, Vol. 391, Issue 6789, p978
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.aef9208
  • Accession Number:192125668
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