The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children's science trade books. They were selected by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). NSTA and CBC have cooperated on this bibliographic project since 1973.
From 1973 through 2001, when the list was known as Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, the books selected were primarily targeted at grades K through 8. Beginning in 2002, the list has been expanded to included high school as well.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 (2009): Coming in March, 2009