It all started when Martha Wiley, a retired teacher, sought to engage elementary students with physical science. Now, with the help of her daughter, they’ve written seven science books for children.

I'm excited to share the best STEM and science books for elementary-age kids. (STEM means science, technology, engineering, art, and math.) The stories on today's list will make STEM enticing to ...

Inspire the budding scientists in your life with these science books for kids.

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For weeks, Smithsonian editor Kathleen Burke has been sifting through piles of kids' books to put together her annual list of notable books for children, now online. I dove in behind her to pull ...

Author Martha Wiley and illustrator Michelle Mirakian make science fun with their "Kids on the Move" book series, teaching physics through stories and hands-on experiments.

Children who are too small for a wheelchair or who have other physical challenges are given the opportunity of movement. "The parents are often so teary-eyed," said Rebecca Kidwell, president of ...

Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new study shows.

International panel recommends children get at least 1 hour of physical activity per day to maintain health, help self-esteem.

NSTA unveils new book for middle school teachers that can help boost students’ skills in science concepts and literacy simultaneously.

A mother-daughter duo are behind a new series of science books called “Kids on the Move”.