Books by Catherine Thimmesh

Catherine Thimmesh writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, discovering a talent, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon

Catherine Thimmesh

For the child who wonders how big dreams actually happen. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the massive, coordinated e

Ages 9–12

Friends: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships

Catherine Thimmesh

Vibrant photographs reveal the heart-melting truth that friendship can bloom between the most unlikely animals, regardle

Ages 4–8

Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Catherine Thimmesh

Conservationists use innovative techniques and round-the-clock care to help giant pandas learn the skills they need to s

Ages 10–12

Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!

Catherine Thimmesh

For the curious child who loves taking things apart and wondering how they work, this book celebrates the fun of physics

Ages 6–10

The Sky's the Limit: Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls

Catherine Thimmesh

From studying lead in vegetables to cleaning drinking water, women and girls have always been at the forefront of scient

Ages 8–12

Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled

Catherine Thimmesh

Paleontologists and artists team up to reveal how our understanding of dinosaur appearances has evolved through scientif

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

6 books