Through summer reading, teachers can spend valuable hours updating content background methods, or simply refreshing their spirit. NSTA Recommends, the association’s premier review system for science education, highlights books that have the potential to enrich and inspire. Consequently, the system is also one of the best sources for your summer professional reading list. So, if your summer reading plans include some stimulating reading, grab a lawn chair and a cold drink, and renew your passion for science with one of the books described here—you’ll be glad you did!