Wacky Contraptions: Gadgets That Whiz, Whoosh, Whirl, and Twist with Hands-On Engineering Activities

Laura Perdew

Kids 9 to 12 brainstorm, design, and build devices using the engineering design process. Learn about simple machines, mechanical advantage, forces, energy, motion, electricity, and other physical science concepts while creating fun and fascinating prototypes that do different kinds of work.

Loads of hands-on engineering projects!

The Science of Sound: Pitch, Volume, Music, and Noise with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids

Andi Diehn

This book is a symphony of learning! Discover the sounds around us and learn how sound waves form and travel and how they help us better understand the world.

Activities, links to online resources, and more!

The Book of Ritual Baths: A Guide to Spiritual Cleansing and Renewal

Chanda Parkinson

From saunas to sound baths, learn how to incorporate the wisdom of ancient bathing techniques into modern practices.

" The Book of Ritual Baths gives us a simple, but deeply profound way to soothe our mind, body,  and spirit. What a pleasure to read and use!"

—Amy B. Scher, author of  How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can

"This book is a gem. Chanda guides you through the practice of ritual bathing perfectly, and her recipes are my favorite combo: simple and effective. Plus, I love the compassion and nuance she brings to the topics of manifestation and ritual work."

—Tess Whitehurst, author of  Magical Housekeeping

"I have long found baths to be a refuge and saving grace for soothing rest and recovery, but Chanda takes this practice to a new level for spirituality, connection, and healing."

—Angela A. Wix, author of  The Secret Psychic

Hoodoo Saints and Root Warriors: Stories and Magick for Liberation

Mawihah Kai EL-Jamah Bomani

A spiritual guidebook on how to successfully use the ancestral energy of cultural sheroes and heroes in the fight against persecution, privilege, white supremacy, reproduction restrictions, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

" After reading  Root Warriors and Hoodoo Saints , my heart is full, and the fire within me has been reignited."
—Mecca, astrologer and author, MyLifeCreated.com

" A powerful testament to the resilience, brilliance, and sacred defiance of Black spiritual traditions."
—Omisade Burney-Scott, founder/chief menopause steward,  Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause podcast 

" Bomani's work beautifully tells the stories of our collective high ancestors who were the embodiments of revolution, freedom fighting, and endless resolve."
—Angèle Pressley, owner of Hoodoo Hussy Conjure Enterprises

"This book is an act of spiritual justice, offering readers a sacred connection to their ancestral inheritance. A game changer!"
—Tamela J. Gordon, author of  Hood Wellness

Poisonous Plants and Fatal Fungi: The Lore and Lure of Deadly Botanicals

Sandra Kynes

Deadly plants can attract you like a moth to a flame...but don't get too close.

Explore humanity's fascination with death through toxic flora and how they have affected history, magic, warfare, art, and more. Sandra Kynes shares sixty detailed profiles from classic killers to frightful fungi. Each profile includes the plant's history, folklore, and medicinal uses, as well as how it may or may not be used today.

" A plentiful compendium of poisonous plants and fungi! From murder mystery to medical history, to folklore and fatalities, Deadly Fascination  conveys the allure and intrigue of these powerful botanicals, demonstrating that naturally occurring toxins can also be the source of some of our most important cures."
—Coby Michael, author of  The Poison Path Herbal and  The Poison Path Grimoire