A Quilt of Stars
Co-written with astronaut Dr. Karen Nyberg.
“Karen Nyberg gazed at the night sky, a silky black quilt with shiny sequins sewn across it. Her mind stitched together a dream. Someday, she told herself, I’ll travel to the stars.” (Published through Familius, 2026). More to come soon!
Fantastic Flora: The World’s Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants
May 6, 2025- Pre-orders available now. Get ready to savor gorgeous illustrations from the talented Zoë Ingram.
High Flyers: 15 Inspiring Women Aviators and Astronauts
“High Flyers is a remarkable story of strong women who became pioneers and inspired other women and girls around the globe, including myself. All these strong women dreamed big. They followed through, knowing that if your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.”—Niloofar Rahmani, author of Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan’s first female pilot
These 15 women fly outside the lines. Soar beside Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned politician Tammy Duckworth, hot air balloonist Edgora McEwan, or medevac pilot Dede Murawsky. Higher up, meet commercial and military aviators or astronauts who reached past the bounds of Earth. These diverse high-flyers are dreamers and doers who believed, despite the odds, that soaring is possible.
Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports
“Thrill Seekers is a reading rush.” Fred Bowan, author and Washington Post KidsPost columnist.
Thrill Seekers was the debut title in the “Women of Power” series, a timely, inclusive, international, modern biography collection that profiles diverse, modern women who are changing the world in their field while empowering others to follow their dreams.
Women Heroes of the US Army: Remarkable Soldiers from the American Revolution to Today
“Ann McCallum Staats brings to life the long-overlooked contributions of women soldiers in the US Army.” —Tanya Biank, author of Undaunted: The Real Story of America’s Servicewomen in Today’s Military and Lifetime TV’s Army Wives
Sharing the critical role women have played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to today, the achievements of these diverse, brave trailblazers help young people today envision an equitable future.
Eat Your U.S. History Homework: Recipes for Revolutionary Minds
“…some tasty ways for kids to connect with the history curriculum.” -Booklist
Put on your apron and get ready to go back in time. These historically inspired recipes will fill you up with yummy snacks. Tempt your taste buds with Independence Ice-Cream or feast on Thanksgiving Succotash. History has never been this delicious!
Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds
“An accessible and engaging title that should please even reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal
Beginning with an overview of the scientific method and a primer in lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, this lighthearted cookbook will inspire a hunger for knowledge! The title explains science concepts such as subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Each yummy recipe makes this book—and subject—delicious to digest.
Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds
“A yummy way to get parents and kids to more deeply understand math…and spend some time together in the kitchen.”—Kirkus Reviews
Have the math munchies? Try some delicious Fibonacci Snack Sticks, or a batch of Tessellating Brownies. FOOD+MATH=FUN!
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere: A Fibonacci Tale
This new spin on “The Pied Piper” shares the story of the Fibonacci Sequence. This math fairytale is sure to please everyone–whether you are 5 or 105.
Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant
In this fun twist on a beloved tale, Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a new friend– only he’s five times his size! This book is sure to delight anyone who loves a good math fairytale.
The Secret Life of Math
Winner of ForeWord’s Gold Book of the Year, this book takes readers on an amazing journey of peoples’ first uses of numbers– and math. Make an abacus from China, a counting ball from Mesopotamia, or hieroglyphics from Ancient Egypt. A hands-on book provides an incredible look at every day math.