With major breakthroughs like the Mission to Mars and "cloning" making the headlines, science has once again captured the public's attention. Teachers and librarians need to integrate these new resources into the k -- 12 curriculum. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest federation of scientific and engineering societies and publisher of the review journal Science Books and Film, continues its push for national improvements in science literacy and reform with Exploring Science in the Library.Librarians can support active learning in the sciences by making books available and supporting teachers in project work, follow-up discussion, and resources for curriculum development. Exploring Science in the Library offers the tools you need to collaborate in building a curriculum with teachers, including: -- Hands-on, supplemental activities for science instruction in the library-- Web references that develop science literacy-- A guide to selecting the best science books for children-- Information on fundraising, projects, and grant writing-- An annotated bibliography of science tradebooksExploring Science in the Library will guide school and children's librarians toward becoming active partners in teaching science literacy, making it an essential resource for your professional shelf.