Books by Kathryn Lasky

Witness the awe-inspiring story of Surtsey, a volcanic island that emerged from the sea near Iceland in 1963. This book

In late 19th-century Boston, Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall are horrified by the fashion trend of wearing dead birds. T

Two friends spend a year exploring a nearby pond, observing tadpoles, insects, and wildflowers in summer, and ice skatin

Twelve-year-old Alice Rose finds adventure and friendship with an eccentric reporter named Mark Twain in the bustling Vi

Thirteen-year-old Darci lives in a future where genetic enhancement is the norm. When she stumbles upon an underground g

This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Sarah Breedlove Walker, a pioneer in hair and beauty care for Black wom

Explore the incredible birth of Surtsey, a volcanic island, and see how nature creates life on brand-new land in this fa

Minnie Swift's diary captures the sadness and optimism of her family's Christmas during the Great Depression. It's a poi

In 1917, Kathleen "Kat" Bowen's diary captures the intense struggle for women's suffrage. As her mother and sister join

This charming guide helps big brothers and sisters understand their new sibling by explaining how babies eat, sleep, and

Born in West Africa and enslaved in colonial America, Phillis Wheatley defied expectations to become a celebrated poet.

The Owl Kingdoms face war and destruction from terrifying hagsfiends. Queen Siv entrusts her precious egg to a loyal fri

This inspiring nonfiction book details the life cycle of Kemp's ridley sea turtles and the crucial conservation work bei

In 1897 Russia, Reuven Bloom, a Jewish teenager, faces unimaginable tragedy when his family is murdered. He must protect

With the evil Striga banished and the Pure Ones scattered, the Great Ga'Hoole Tree flourishes in peace. Yet, the shadows

Follow John Muir's journey from a curious Scottish boy to America's pioneering environmentalist. This biography highligh

Step into the private world of young Antonia, soon to be Marie Antoinette, through her intimate diary entries. Experienc

When a terrible danger threatens the wolves of the Beyond, Faolan, an outsider, must step up. He needs to inspire his pa

Follow Ezylryb, a young screech owl, through the Northern Kingdoms as he navigates military life, a brother's betrayal,

Follow young Charles Darwin from his curious childhood to his extraordinary voyage on the HMS Beagle, where he observed