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Environmental Chemistry - Children's Literature
As this title of the “Chemtastrophe!” series suggests, environmental occurrences, from how much rain falls to how long it takes garbage to break down in landfills, all happen because of chemistry. A brief overview of science in general and specifically chemistry prepares… View →
What Are Metamorphic Rocks? - Children's Literature
Metamorphic rocks are created from intense heat, such as lava. Aloian takes the reader through the origins of metamorphic rock, especially natural features created through the shifting of the Earth’s tectonic plates. The Himalayas, for example, were formed after the continents of… View →
Body Care Chemistry - Children's Literature
This book in the “Chemtastrophe!” series reminds readers that chemistry, the study of matter, is responsible for most of the products we use daily to look after our bodies. A brief overview of chemistry begins this slim volume. “Fun Facts” sidebars reveal… View →
Velociraptor - Children's Literature
A high-stepping, feathered Velociraptor bares its teeth as it rushes toward the reader from the cover of this book in the “Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone” series. As with all twelve books in the series, the opening page highlights the evolution of dinosaurs and is complete with View →
Spotlight on Brazil - Children's Literature
Brazil is the biggest country in South America in regards to area. People speak Portuguese and Brazilia, the capital, is a modern city located in the interior. Brazilia was planned in the shape of an airplane with the government buildings in the body and the city squares in the wings.… View →
Spotlight on Egypt - Children's Literature
Eighty million people live in Egypt and have come there from Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Most speak Arabic and are divided into four groups: Arabs, Bedouins, Nubians, and Siwans. The Nile River runs through extensive deserts. Most people live in cities. They travel across the… View →
Flood and Monsoon Alert! (revised, ed. 2) - Children's Literature
Never underestimate the power of rushing water. It can sweep a car off the road or uproot a tree. Water is vital to the survival of all living things on this planet, but this book points out the dangers it can present also. Monsoons occur naturally in many parts of the globe, so the… View →
What is an ocean? - Children's Literature
How about this scenario? You are driving to your favorite beach or aquarium and a little voice comes from the back seat: “Are we there yet?” Instead of explaining about mileage, car speed, time, or geography, hand over this book. Young readers will get an introduction to the… View →
Position and Direction - Children's Literature
New math concepts are explained in a story about Sam’s move into a new house. The moving van is outside, Sam is inside. When he organizes his bookcase items are placed on the top, middle or bottom shelves. The stairs take him up and down and when he meets a new friend they play a… View →
The Role of Religion in the Early Islamic World - School Library Journal
Gr 5–7—Each book covers a particular aspect of life in the early Islamic world. The writing is generally simple enough for the intended audience but does not sacrifice quality of scholarship. Information is presented in concise chapters and is graphically well organized. The main texts… View →
What is Super Nature? - Children's Literature
In this book, the author has defined “super nature” as the amazing things that plants and animals do that people wish they could do. One of the first examples is the way plants make oxygen from sunlight. In many ways this particular title is a recap of the information… View →
Friend or Foe?: Plays About Bullying - Children's Literature
Using role playing and reader’s theater offers strategies for young people to address personal development. These plays include: The Newbie. Maria and Kaylee are starting the year at new schools, but not at the same one. Maria’s mother gives her a cell phone, but warns her… View →