Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Selector’s Choice) ―NSTA / CBC, 2010
Charlotte Award suggested reading list (Primary)―New York State Reading Association, 2012
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2010
Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Best Book, Science K-6) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2010
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Top Pick, Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2010
Massachusetts Book Awards (Must-Read Children’s / Young Adult Literature) ―Massachusetts Center for the Book, 2010
Read On Wisconsin! (Primary) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2013
Alabama Camellia Awards (Nominee, Grades 2-3) ―Alabama Department of Education, 2010-2011
Cornerstones of Science Award (Nominee) ―Cornerstones of Science
Flicker Tale Children’s Book Awards (Nominee, Non-fiction Books) ―North Dakota Library Association, 2011-2012
Ladybug Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―New Hampshire Center for the Book, 2010
Maine Chickadee Award (Nominee) ―Maine Association of School Librarians, 2010-2011
Prairie Bud Children’s Book Award (Nominee)―South Dakota Library Association, South Dakota Reading, Council, South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Elementary School Principals, 2011-2012
South Carolina Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians, 2011-2012
Surrey Schools’ Book of the Year (Nominee) ―School District #36 (Surrey), 2010-2011
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators, 2011-2012
