Books by Patricia Newman

Patricia Newman writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, hope & optimism, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean

Patricia Newman

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how species can seemingly disappear and then abruptly reappear in a phenomeno

Ages 9–14

Ebola: Fears and Facts

Patricia Newman

The first major Ebola epidemic in West Africa challenged the world; learn the science behind the virus and how medical t

Ages 9–14

Nugget on the Flight Deck

Patricia Newman

For the child who is fascinated by how airplanes work and the fast-paced world of a carrier deck. Learn the secret lingo

Ages 5–9

Neema's Reason to Smile

Patricia Newman

Neema keeps a dream basket to save for school, hoping that one day she can become a scientist or a teacher in her Kenyan

Ages 5–9

A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn

Patricia Newman

Witness the powerful restoration of the Elwha River as dams are removed to heal the land and revive the ancestral tradit

Ages 7–11

Jingle the Brass

Patricia Newman

Smoky watercolors bring the rail yard to life as you learn the secret jargon used by the men and women who keep the heav

Ages 5–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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