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This children’s literature review column features the 2012 Orbis Pictus award winner, five honor books, and a list of eight recommended titles. The Elementary Section of the National Council of Teachers of English established the Orbis Pictus Award in 1989—the first award to acknowledge outstanding nonfiction books for children. This year’s award-winning titles explore a variety of topics, including history, art, nature, biography, and science.