The Oil Change by D.A. Northup offers a basic education on changing a vehicle's motor oil, as experienced from a youngster's perspective. During a visit with grandparents, the child is invited by Grandpa to assist with a routine oil change. The eager and helpful youngster...

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival by Eugenia Chu and Y.Y. Chan is a collection of stories, history, folklore, traditions, and recipes of Chinese culture. It targets kids aged 6-9, but I believe many older readers will find this book just as interesting and informative. The book is...

Did you know that insects are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world? More than two billion people worldwide eat bugs. Do you know why? Because they are an excellent source of protein and contain amounts of vitamins and minerals needed by the...

Did you know that altars were the first sacred spaces humans ever built, found in various religious settings, such as Hindu and Buddhist temples and Christian churches? Or that special birthdays of extraordinary beings are celebrated across several religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism? Learn...

Did you know that the first city to be built was in the Middle East, and its remains are still there today? How about our laws and the justice served in our courts today? Did you know their foundation came from how the moon shines...

Who doesn’t love trains? Trains helped build America by making moving West easier. One of the first American steam engines was built by Peter Cooper. His engine was nicknamed “Tom Thumb.” Not So Fast, Tom Thumb by Judith Tabler is a fictionalized account of the...

Drawing the Alphabet by Jeanne Holmberg reminds us that reading is a window to a world of adventure and imagination, knowledge and fun. Before young children can read, they must first nurture a desire to understand the symbols on a page. Learning to read begins...

Atoms Everywhere! Unpeeled by Russ and Yammy with Nury Vittachi (Science Everywhere!) is an interesting nonfiction book featuring everything a child would want to know about atoms, from their discovery to their future. The book walks the reader through the first hypothesis by a sage...

The world of technology evolves by the day. It is so rapid that there is a new technological tool being introduced to the world with life-changing capabilities each day. For adults, this is an accepted routine which to more extent than is obvious has become...

Jack's Garage: Oil Maintenance for Kids by Jack Scudder is a must-read. It's a child-friendly guide that teaches children about basic engine maintenance. It contains illustrations by Nita Candra and easy-to-follow instructions on how to help your engine function smoothly. It also contains a vocabulary to help kids learn basic...