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Seeds of Discovery

How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize

by Lori Alexander ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Santo ...

The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander.Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging and highly illustrated biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in ... Read more

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The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander.Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging and highly illustrated biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
What's a Germ, Joseph Lister?

The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal

by Lori Alexander ...

Illustrated by Daniel Duncan ...

This engrossing, timely, and highly illustrated biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that ... Read more

$7.99 USD

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This engrossing, timely, and highly illustrated biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that
... Read more

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When The Heartbeat Never Came

by Dr. Lori Alexander ...

When the Heartbeat Never CameThere are certain sounds we carry in our hearts long before they exist in the world. For many women, the imagined rhythm of a baby's heartbeat is one of them. It is a sound that promises life, continuity, and love that stretches into the future. But for some of us, that sound never comes.The silence in that moment is louder than any noise we've ever known. It is the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

When the Heartbeat Never CameThere are certain sounds we carry in our hearts long before they exist in the world. For many women, the imagined rhythm of a baby's heartbeat is one of them. It is a sound that promises life, continuity, and love that stretches into the future. But for some of us, that sound never comes.The silence in that moment is louder than any noise we've ever known. It is the
... Read more
Unshakable

Mental Clarity and Confidence for Black Women Entrepreneurs A Journey Through Mental Health and Success

by Dr. Lori Alexander ...

Unshakable Power is a grounded, practical guide for high-achieving individuals who appear strong on the outside yet quietly carry mental fatigue, emotional strain, and persistent inner noise. This book reframes strength-not as relentless endurance, but as the ability to remain calm, clear, and regulated in the face of pressure.Blending psychology, emotional resilience, and mental clarity practices ... Read more

$25.69 USD

Unshakable Power is a grounded, practical guide for high-achieving individuals who appear strong on the outside yet quietly carry mental fatigue, emotional strain, and persistent inner noise. This book reframes strength-not as relentless endurance, but as the ability to remain calm, clear, and regulated in the face of pressure.Blending psychology, emotional resilience, and mental clarity practices
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A Sporting Chance

How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

by Lori Alexander ...

Illustrated by Allan Drummond ...

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled “incurables,” Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full ... Read more

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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled “incurables,” Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full
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Cactus Queen

Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park

by Lori Alexander ...

Illustrated by Jenn Ely ...

**A 2025 Bank Street College of Education Cook Prize Silver MedalistThe Nature Generation's 2025 Green Earth Book Award Short ListHow did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist, and environmentalist, whose determination saved the desert and helped to create the park, in this STEAM picture book.**Long before she became known as the ... Read more

$10.99 USD

**A 2025 Bank Street College of Education Cook Prize Silver MedalistThe Nature Generation's 2025 Green Earth Book Award Short ListHow did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist, and environmentalist, whose determination saved the desert and helped to create the park, in this STEAM picture book.**Long before she became known as the
... Read more
Frank and Francie Always

A Ghost Story

by Brenda Morrison Barrett Zeller, Lori Alexander Barrett ...

Frank and Francie Always: A Ghost StoryBy: Brenda Morrison Barrett Zeller and Lori Alexander BarrettFrank and Francie Always: A Ghost Story is a thrilling tale of life, death, and the afterlife. The book is about a woman whose husband finally joins her in the cemetery after his death. The story alternates between present-day occurrences and flashbacks to life before tragedy struck Frank and ... Read more

$8.00 USD

Frank and Francie Always: A Ghost StoryBy: Brenda Morrison Barrett Zeller and Lori Alexander BarrettFrank and Francie Always: A Ghost Story is a thrilling tale of life, death, and the afterlife. The book is about a woman whose husband finally joins her in the cemetery after his death. The story alternates between present-day occurrences and flashbacks to life before tragedy struck Frank and
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All in a Drop

How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World

by Lori Alexander ...

Illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger ...

For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us.Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. ... Read more

$7.99 USD

For fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us.Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies.
... Read more
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A Sporting Chance

How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Neil Hellegers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually
... Read more

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What's a Germ, Joseph Lister?

The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Sam Devereaux ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

This engrossing and timely biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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This engrossing and timely biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions
... Read more

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All In a Drop

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Kevin T. Collins ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of the oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak ... Read more

$9.99 USD

By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of the oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak
... Read more
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Seeds of Discovery

How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Rebecca Stern ...

Unabridged

1 hour 25 min

The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander.Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander.Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century
... Read more

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