The winners of the 2009 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books have been announced. This prize "celebrates outstanding science writing and illustration for children and young adults." You can read about the prize criteria at SB&F Online.
Sisters and Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal Worldwritten by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
(nominee for 2008 Cybils nonfiction picture book)
Middle Grades Winner
How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warmingwritten by Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch
Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys But Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Lifewritten by Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang
Hands-on Science Book
True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planetwritten by Rior McKay and Jenny Bonnin
In addition to the books that were honored, Jean Craighead George was the recipient of the SB&F Lifetime Achievement Award. You can read more about her.
Ooh la la, I can't wait to check 'em out.
ReplyDeleteTricia, I've been trying to find out about the Green Earth awards, too. I even wrote the organization. No response, alas.
Susan
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