Celebrating Science & Wonder

Books for Secular Families

Exploring Religion

Books for Secular Families

Older Than the Stars by Karen FoxStart with the Big Bang and explore the universe in this colorful picture book. - Ages 6-10 Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution by Steve JenkinsExplores the many animals on earth and where they came from. - Ages 6-10 Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors by Joyce SidmanPoetry and art explore how animals like the beetle, the ant, and the shark survived millions of years. Ages 6-12 The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination by Mary Ann HobermanA collection of science poetry for the whole family. - All ages Turn it Loose: The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody by Diane SwansonFind out what it takes to be a scientist in this inspiring book. - Ages 9-13 Nibbling on Einstein’s Brain: The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science by Diane SwansonLearn to sort the good from the junk in this helpful book. - Ages 10-13 Evolution: The Story of Life on Earth by Jay HoslerA graphic novel that explores life on earth. - Teen/Adult

Many Ways by Shelley Rotner A photo essay depicting the diversity of beliefs around the world. - Ages 4-8 Faith by Maya AjmeraHighlights the common threads of all religions with photographs and minimal text. Ages 4-8 The Story of Religion by Betsy MaestroFollow the evolution of religion from the beginning to its present form. - Ages 8-12 One World, Many Religions by Mary Pope OsbourneIntroduces readers to six major religions of the world. Ages 8-12 What is God? by Etan BoritzerExplores religions and introduces a pantheistic view of God. - Ages 8-12 The Golden Rule by Ilene CooperExplores versions of the golden rule in various religions. Ages 8-12 What Do You Believe? published by DKIntroduces readers to religions and philosophies of the world without judgment. Ages 10-13

List compiled by Mindy Rhiger, MLS - November 2011 For more about books and family life in Minneapolis see propernounblog.wordpress.com

List compiled by Mindy Rhiger, MLS - November 2011 For more about books and family life in Minneapolis see propernounblog.wordpress.com