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George Washington's Engineer, nonfiction history STEM book, ages 7-12. by Darcy Pattison

George Washington's Engineer | Best STEM Book

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George Washington's Engineer, nonfiction history STEM book, ages 7-12. by Darcy Pattison

George Washington's Engineer | Best STEM Book
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I am the Thirsty Desert, lyrical, nonfiction STEM book about superbloom in desert, ages 7-12, by Darcy Pattison

I Am the Thirsty Desert: Eureka NonFiction Honor Book

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I am the Thirsty Desert, lyrical, nonfiction STEM book about superbloom in desert, ages 7-12, by Darcy Pattison

I Am the Thirsty Desert: Eureka NonFiction Honor Book
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Book cover of 'Diego the Galápagos Giant Tortoise' with a tortoise illustration and text about the book's author and illustrator.

Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Eureka! NonFiction Honor Book

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Book cover of 'Diego the Galápagos Giant Tortoise' with a tortoise illustration and text about the book's author and illustrator.

Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Eureka! NonFiction Honor Book
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A Little Bit of Dinosaur series, Book 1, by Darcy Pattison and Elleen Hutcheson, dinosaur book for ages 6-8 year olds. STEM for kids books with humor.

A Little Bit of Dinosaur | Book 1

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A Little Bit of Dinosaur series, Book 1, by Darcy Pattison and Elleen Hutcheson, dinosaur book for ages 6-8 year olds. STEM for kids books with humor.

A Little Bit of Dinosaur | Book 1
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Pollen, Moments in Science books, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison, ages 7-12.

Pollen | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

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Pollen, Moments in Science books, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison, ages 7-12.

Pollen | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
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Erosion, Moments in Science series, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison. Story of the Dust Bowl. Ages 7-12.

Erosion | NSSTA Notable Social Studies Book

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Erosion, Moments in Science series, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison. Story of the Dust Bowl. Ages 7-12.

Erosion | NSSTA Notable Social Studies Book
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Book cover of 'Wisdom: The Midway Albatross' with an albatross illustration and text about the bird's survival story.

Wisdom, the Midway Albatross | Starred Publisher's Weekly Review

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Book cover of 'Wisdom: The Midway Albatross' with an albatross illustration and text about the bird's survival story.

Wisdom, the Midway Albatross | Starred Publisher's Weekly Review
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Nefertiti, Another Extraordinary Animal, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison, ages 7-12. Spider in space.

Nefertiti, the Spidernaut | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

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Nefertiti, Another Extraordinary Animal, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison, ages 7-12. Spider in space.

Nefertiti, the Spidernaut | NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
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Nantucket Sea Monster, by Darcy Pattison, nonfiction book about fake news and free press, ages 7-12.

The Nantucket Sea Monster | NCTE Notable Children's Book

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Nantucket Sea Monster, by Darcy Pattison, nonfiction book about fake news and free press, ages 7-12.

The Nantucket Sea Monster | NCTE Notable Children's Book
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4 Major Awards This Year
2025-2026 Award Winning Titles Mims House Book has received four major awards for books this year! These nonfiction c...

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Why Do Kids Read on a Reading App?
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2024 Award-Winning Books

Nov 30, 2023

2024 Award-Winning Books
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