"This book is a great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness."--American Scientist Magazine

"Most children should enjoy reading it, without noticing how much they are learning, as they internalize the idea that they, too, can grow up to be scientists."--Science

"Portraits of 16 bright lights in the scientific firmament, with particular focus on some of their lesser-known quirks and achievements...Worthy role models all."--Kirkus Reviews

"Lively and informative."--Booklist

"A funny and inspiring book for children and adults."--New York Journal of Books

"Kid Scientists is filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today."--Geek Dad

"I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them."--Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star

Praise for the Kid Legends series:
"Just like history class, only hilarious."--Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents

"Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining."--Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes

"With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned."--School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents

"A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too."--Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists

"Impressively diverse."--Booklist, on Kid Artists

"Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons."--Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists

"Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents."--Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Authors