AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books2012

Given by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

12 Works 3,146 Books 175 Reviews ½ 4.0
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The AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books celebrated outstanding science writing and illustration for children and young adults. The prizes, established in show more 2005, are meant to encourage the writing and publishing of high-quality science book for all age groups. Solely supported by Subaru since their inception, the prizes recognize recently published works that are scientifically sound and foster an understanding and appreciation of science in young readers. The program closed in April 2024. show less
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All, Winner (74), Finalist (304), Commended (36), Longlist (421)
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All, 2024 (32), 2023 (33), 2022 (33), 2021 (33), 2020 (27), 2019 (32), 2018 (33), 2017 (20), 2016 (55), 2015 (16), 2014 (13), 2013 (19), 2012 (12), 2011 (16), 2010 (13), 2009 (19), 2008 (17), 2007 (17), 2006 (17)

Winner 3

WorkCategoryYear
Seabird in the Forest by Joan DunningChildren's Science Picture Book2012
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery by Sandra MarkleMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor HansonYoung Adult Science Book2012

Finalist 12

WorkCategoryYear
Seabird in the Forest by Joan DunningChildren's Science Picture Book2012
A Butterfly Is Patient by Dianna Hutts AstonChildren's Science Picture Book2012
After the Kill (Junior Library Guild Selection (Charlesbridge Hardcover)) by Darrin LundeChildren's Science Picture Book2012
Seed, Soil, Sun by Cris PetersonChildren's Science Picture Book2012
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery by Sandra MarkleMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann DownerMiddle Grades Science Book2012
World Without Fish by Mark KurlanskyMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Biomimicry: Inventions Inspired by Nature by Dora LeeMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor HansonYoung Adult Science Book2012
Science Fair Season: Twelve Kids, a Robot Named Scorch . . . and What It Takes to Win by Judy DuttonYoung Adult Science Book2012
Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan FreinkelYoung Adult Science Book2012
Feynman by Jim OttavianiYoung Adult Science Book2012

Longlist 12

WorkCategoryYear
Seabird in the Forest by Joan DunningChildren's Science Picture Book2012
A Butterfly Is Patient by Dianna Hutts AstonChildren's Science Picture Book2012
After the Kill (Junior Library Guild Selection (Charlesbridge Hardcover)) by Darrin LundeChildren's Science Picture Book2012
Seed, Soil, Sun by Cris PetersonChildren's Science Picture Book2012
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery by Sandra MarkleMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann DownerMiddle Grades Science Book2012
World Without Fish by Mark KurlanskyMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Biomimicry: Inventions Inspired by Nature by Dora LeeMiddle Grades Science Book2012
Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor HansonYoung Adult Science Book2012
Science Fair Season: Twelve Kids, a Robot Named Scorch . . . and What It Takes to Win by Judy DuttonYoung Adult Science Book2012
Plastic: A Toxic Love Story by Susan FreinkelYoung Adult Science Book2012
Feynman by Jim OttavianiYoung Adult Science Book2012

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