Reviews
Jumping Jenny
“Jenny loves to jump. She is constantly jumping over cracks in the sidewalk and over fences with and without her pogo stick. Her jumping gets her in trouble in school, where she knocks over a box of caterpillars in the science room and bumps into the hot lunch cart in the… View →
“Ofanansky and Alpern offer a fresh take on Rosh Hashanah with this picture book tour of a bee farm. Readers follow a children’s class as students are shown how bees make honey. Color photographs and a running narrative combine to produce an easy-to-grasp book that is about science View →
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
“Although identified as a children’s book, Elephant Talk is an excellent primer for all ages (beginning at the third-grade level).” —Science Books & Films View →
Windows, Rings, and Grapes — a Look at Different Shapes
“This book is a useful resource and could serve as an effective teaching tool, especially if coupled with good questions that probe and extend children’s thinking.” —Science Books & Films View →
Many Ways to Move: A Look at Motion
“There are many books on the shelves that cover physical science for students in kindergarten, first, and second grades, but they aren’t all are so appealing to children as this one.” —NSTA View →
“This is therefore a teacher’s dream: a high-interest sports and school story with a multicultural cast that contains entertaining science lessons while providing an accessible introduction to symbolism in literature.” —The Bulletin of the Center for… View →
A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton
“. . .an inspiration to children. . .” —Science and Children View →
Wheels and Axles
“The print is clear, the graphics are excellent, and every page contains an illustration. The Early Bird Physics series is a much-needed and valuable resource for integrating informational reading and providing authentic experiences in physical science for young children.”… View →
Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X
“This story is fascinating. . .” —Science and Children View →
What Are You Figuring Now?: A Story about Benjamin Banneker
“An easy-to-read story. . .” —Science and Children View →
“Teachers will love the many ways in which this excellent book supports students’ development in both science and language arts.” —Science and Children View →
Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
“This book about an African-American who lived during the time of the American revolution is a noteworthy contribution to literature than can stimulate interest in practical science and science careers for children of all colors.” —Science Books & View →
Cottontail Rabbits
“This beautifully illustrated book takes advantage of young learners’ fascination with soft, furry animals to model essential science literacy skills such as posing questions, observing, and classifying.” —Science and Children View →
Clinging Sea Horses
“. . .a wonderfully illustrated book describing the life of a sea horse. Grades K-2 would benefit greatly from the pictures and enjoy the book as a read-aloud, while older children would be able to decipher the vocabulary words on their own.” —Science View →
“This book would be a valuable addition to any elementary or middle school library.” —Science and Children View →
“A well written book like Clever Raccoons is a valuable resource that teachers can use to generate other additional activities.” —Science and Children View →
Forests & Jungles
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
Grasslands & Deserts
“One of the strengths of this series [Vanishing from] is the variety of animals covered. . . each book in this series will be a wonderful addition to any school library.” —Science and Children View →
Wolf Pack: Tracking Wolves in the Wild
“The authors’ detailed treatment of animal behavior and communication is unusual in a juvenile trade book. The unusually clear and informative photographs done are worth the price of the book.” —Science and Children View →
A Walk in the Desert
“The visual appeal of these three books [A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Rain Forest, A Walk in the Prairie] and the high level of information make them a valuable addition to a middle school library, especially for students with high interest but low reading ability.”… View →
A Walk in the Prairie
“The visual appeal of these three books [A Walk in the Prairie, A Walk in the Desert, A Walk in the Rain Forest] and the high level of information would make them a valuable addition to a middle school library, especially for students with high interest but low reading… View →
“The visual appeal of these three books [A Walk in the Rain Forest, A Walk in the Prairie, A Walk in the Desert] and the high level of information would make them a valuable addition to a middle school library, especially for students with high interest but low reading… View →