An introduction to “backyard biology” that finds a world of discovery within reach of the everyday.

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One of the easiest ways to get kids hooked on reading is to get them into a great book series. All it takes is a captivating Book 1, and they're off and running. Fantasy, mystery, science fiction, ...

The physical and emotional changes that come with puberty can be challenging for tweens, but these books can help. From expert guides filled with biological facts to the funny Wimpy Kid installment in ...

A young woman, a bot and a smuggler trek through enemy territory hoping to reunite with her missing younger brother in ...

Read 'Dekar Druid and the Infinite Library' by Cadwell Turnbull, author of The Lesson; No Gods, No Monsters; and We Are the ...

John Scalzi, Silvia Park and Ai Jang all have new books out this month. Whether it’s time travel or a moon made of cheese ...

Here’s how it works. Seeing as the game is now over 50 years old, it's hard to narrow down the best D&D books. There are quite literally enough to fill a small library these days, so which ones ...

Whether you're looking for a classic or the latest and greatest, start here. By The New York Times Books Staff Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff ...

Do you know the difference between a naturopath and a naturopathic doctor? If you have an interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches to health or medical treatment, and you ...

The Corona del Mar branch of Newport Beach Library on Tuesday offered a BARK program to children where they practiced their reading skills by reading aloud to canines.