Darcy Pattison

The stage was set for a showdown: Man v. Machine. On March 9, 2016, the AlphaGo artificial intelligence computer program played the board game, GO, against the world champion, Lee Sedol.The Game: Go is the oldest board game in the world. Games are...

ABAYOMI, THE BRAZILIAN PUMA: The True Story of an Orphaned Cubby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Kitty Harvill***NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2015***When a mother puma, an attempt to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search...

In 1818, Jeannette Power, a young French woman moved to Sicily and fell in love with the Mediterranean Sea and the Argonauta Argo octopus, the weirdest octopus on Earth.Amazing weird fact: The Argonaut octopus creates a delicate shell for itself which...

WHAT MAKES A CANDLE BURN?Solid wax is somehow changed into light and heat. But how? Travel back in time to December 28, 1848 in London, England to one of the most famous juvenile science Christmas lectures at the Royal Institution. British scientist...

2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade BookSLJ Review: “engaging narrative…enjoyable read….”NSTA: “A sound representation of sound! Takes the, sometimes hard to grasp, concept of soundand sound waves and makes it fun to learn.”MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS:...

“A worthwhile addition to Pattison’s Another Extraordinary Animal series.” BooklistCan humans save a species from extinction? Yes! With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope.This is the heartbreaking tale of a Galápagos giant tortoise species...

This article is about the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Krakow, Poland. There, one can see both salt mining history and the beautiful salt sculptures created for the underground chapels. Author - Darcy Pattison. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published...

KIRKUS REVIEW: "Pattison takes a complicated scientific theory and makes it not just fairly understandable, but entertaining as well."In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einsteins new theory of general relativity....

"A compelling, kid-friendly, and visually appealing erosion story." Kirkus review2020 NSSTA Notable Social Studies BookWhen the Dust Bowl storms of the 1930s threatened to destroy U.S. farming and agriculture, Hugh Bennett knew what to do. For...

“…an engaging story of scientific research, hope, and determination.” Kirkus ReviewPeople were dying! Malaria is a deadly mosquito-borne disease that causes fevers, chills and often death. In 1969, the People’s Republic of China created a task force...

“…provides clear, understandable, but not oversimplified explanations in an attractively presented format. The notebook entries make for compelling study…” Kirkus ReviewsPut scientists out in the field—where they observe and learn from their...

In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how?Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They...

"A funny, creative take on a well-known fairy tale." Kirkus reviewHave you heard of Goldilocks? Of course, you have! She's the name-fame-dame. That long-strong, bold-gold hair has earned her an international reputation.And she knows it.Goldilocks...

Ages 6-9She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks.“…excellent tale for young readers.” Kirkus ReviewsFrom award-winning author Darcy Pattison comes a humorous Halloween story with a hard-of-hearing girl who uses ASL...

“…the enjoyable story makes Love Truly’s choices feel personal and relatable, all relayed in accessible language for emergent readers. …the important lessons of friendship and kindness are universal…An engaging tale about offering kindness and...

Award-winning science writer Darcy Pattison presents a superbloom from the desert’s point-of-view.When a sudden downpour, a monsoon, falls in the desert, plants and animals explode with growth. Plants sprout, bloom, produce seeds and die within a...

I Want a Cat: My Opinion EssayBy Darcy Pattison, Illustrated by Ewa O'NeillHurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each...

I Want a Dog: My Opinion EssayBy Darcy Pattison, Illustrated by Ewa O'NeillHurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each...

Kell and the Detectivesby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich DavisALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 4Fun and Humor: Detectives are at Work!Kell makes a startling discovery: he has zigzag fingerprints. Worse, Mrs. Lynx and...

Kell and the Giantsby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich DavisALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 3Fun and Humor: Giants Stop Through this Story!If you’re an alien on Earth, you have one giant secret to keep. After a while,...

Kell and the Horse Apple Paradeby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich DavisALIENS FOR KIDS! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 2Fun and Humor: Super Heroes, Super Heroines, and a Parade!For Kell, the Friends of Police Parade is a big deal,...

Kell, the Alienby Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich DavisAliens for Kids! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 1Fun and Humor: Can an alien family find a way to make a living on Earth?Shipwrecked on earth and desperate to make money, an...

Quincy Persian wants two things: a great roommate and a chance to become a food-cat on KittyTube. But Joaquin Maine coon, the largest kitten, has taken over their dorm room. Quincy is forced to take the top bunk and hides in fear of this bully.Taping...

"...Pattison's characters delight..." Kirkus Review of Book 1Angel Persian, a kitten born into a famous KittyTube family, faces her biggest acting challenge yet. The clock is ticking! By the month's end, only ten kittens will be offered acting...