Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

Vicki Cobb

Vicki Cobb published her first book, Science Experiments You Can Eat, in 1972 and since then has written more than 85 nonfiction children’s books. She received a degree in zoology from Barnard and attained a Master’s degree in secondary science education. She’s a member of the group blog Interesting Nonfiction for Kids, the founder and president of Ink Think Tank, LLC, and a regular writer for Education Update and the Huffington Post. Her books include DK Biography: Harry Houdini.

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

Read more