Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.

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The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away ...

Though some might see video games as a distraction, a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests they can actually ...

Science reveals bizarre truths. Bananas are slightly radioactive. Stomachs digest themselves. Earth has more trees than stars. A teaspoon of neutron star weighs billions of tons. One can survive ...

There's a great range of science kits out there, with some better than others, especially if you’re buying for a beginner. We've rounded up the best chemistry sets in our handy guide, focusing both on ...

The world is a mess. I'm not referring to politics or the state of the society, here. When I tell you the world is a mess, I mean the physical world we apprehend with our senses. It's a jumbled ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...