Reviews
The Fastest Dinosaurs
“. . . sure to engage young dinosaur lovers. . .” —Science Books & Films View →
The Wizard of Sound: A Story about Thomas Edison
“. . .a truly interesting and compelling story. . .” —Science Books & Films View →
The Search for Antarctic Dinosaurs
“The text has a kind of excitement that is missing in most dinosaur books. . . Budding paleontologists will be intrigued by this book.” —Science Books & Films View →
Great White Sharks
“Great White Sharks is an acceptable addition to books designed for elementary school students.” —Science Books & Films View →
“The study of the interaction of science and technology with society is now part of the mainstream of today’s science curriculum. Today, even textbooks include sections about the interactions among science, technology, and society [STS]. In Spy… View →
“With the current proliferation of CSI-type television programs and the heightened interest in forensic matters exhibited by all age groups, Ron Fridell has authored a hip introduction entitled Forensic Science as a contribution to the 10-part… View →
A Pocketful of Goobers: A Story about George Washington Carver
“This book tells his remarkable story accurately, sympathetically, and felicitously. The line drawings also add appeal.” —Science Books & Films View →
"These books [Beans, Potatoes, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children." —Science Books & Films View →
“These books [Beans, Potatoes, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children.” — Science Books & Films View →
“These books [Beans, Potatos, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children.” — Science Books & Films View →
Germ Hunter: A Story about Louis Pasteur
“The explanations of how Pasteur designed and conducted his experiments are clear and impressive examples of how science works.” —Science Books & Films View →
Plants and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
Animals and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
People and the Environment
“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.” —Science Books & Films View →
Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
“Walker’s excellent book, written for elementary school children, describes fossils, explains the importance of fossil hunting, and discusses Anning’s role as a leading English collector. This book contains a chronology and a bibliography and belongs in every… View →
“. . .this book will appeal to early readers. Its small size, large print, and bright photographs should serve to interest early elementary school children in a striking raptor.” —Science Books & Films View →
Life on a Goat Farm
“This book is wonderful in that it encourages a work ethic in young children while also portraying a terrific, spacious environment for youngsters to grow up in and have fun.” —Science Books & Films View →
A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton
“. . .heartily recommend this well-illustrated volume for libraries interested in books on early American inventor heroes.” —Science Books & Films View →
Volcanoes Inside and Out
“This small book about volcanoes is attractively illustrated in full color and provides interesting information for the beginning learner about the formation and types of volcanoes and their impact on the earth’s crust. . . will contribute significantly to a school or… View →
Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics
“With no apparent technical flaws, this book’s merits are many. . . this book’s clear and accessible expository style is captivating.” —Editor’s Choice, Science Books & Films View →
Rooftop Astronomer: A Story about Maria Mitchell
“. . .sure to hold a young reader’s attention.” —Science Books & Films View →
