1. Celebrating Science & Wonder Exploring Religion
Books for Secular Families Books for Secular Families
Older Than the Stars by Karen Fox Many Ways by Shelley Rotner
Start with the Big Bang and explore the universe in this A photo essay depicting the diversity of beliefs around the
colorful picture book. - Ages 6-10 world. - Ages 4-8
Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution by Steve Jenkins Faith by Maya Ajmera
Explores the many animals on earth and where they came Highlights the common threads of all religions with
from. - Ages 6-10 photographs and minimal text. Ages 4-8
Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors by Joyce Sidman The Story of Religion by Betsy Maestro
Poetry and art explore how animals like the beetle, the ant, Follow the evolution of religion from the beginning to its
and the shark survived millions of years. Ages 6-12 present form. - Ages 8-12
The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, One World, Many Religions by Mary Pope Osbourne
and Imagination by Mary Ann Hoberman Introduces readers to six major religions of the world.
A collection of science poetry for the whole family. - All ages Ages 8-12
Turn it Loose: The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody by What is God? by Etan Boritzer
Diane Swanson Explores religions and introduces a pantheistic view of
Find out what it takes to be a scientist in this inspiring book. God. - Ages 8-12
- Ages 9-13
The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper
Nibbling on Einstein’s Brain: The Good, the Bad, and the Explores versions of the golden rule in various religions.
Bogus in Science by Diane Swanson Ages 8-12
Learn to sort the good from the junk in this helpful book. -
Ages 10-13 What Do You Believe? published by DK
Introduces readers to religions and philosophies of the
Evolution: The Story of Life on Earth by Jay Hosler world without judgment. Ages 10-13
A graphic novel that explores life on earth. - Teen/Adult
List compiled by Mindy Rhiger, MLS - November 2011 List compiled by Mindy Rhiger, MLS - November 2011
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