Marla Conn Educational Consultant—"Bold and engaging illustrations convey meaning and support new vocabulary. Great use of large font and bold print to emphasize important new words, with a layout perfect for this age group."

Children's Literature Review—"Cotton fabric is soft and feels good against a child's skin. However, most kids probably wear cotton and do not even know that is what it is. This book from the "Investigate Materials" series offers a good way to introduce the basics of cotton, where it comes from, what is made from it, and why we use it. The entire text is set up to answer questions about cotton and to allow readers to ask gather information and learn new vocabulary. All illustrations are vivid photos of likeable youngsters learning about cotton. Pages about how cotton grows, how it is combined, how it is cleaned, combed, and dyed for thread help readers understand the basic steps needed to make cotton fabric for the clothing they wear. Text is kept to a minimum and this book, and others in the series, are meant to be used in guided reading. The book meets National Science Education Standards. This makes it a good supplement to have in early classrooms."

Authorsresources.ca—". . Each colorful book is 24 pages in length and is geared for the K-2 level of learners. The books in the series are titled ‘Investigate Materials’ and each takes a close look at an important material- cotton, nylon, silk and wool. The learners discover what the material is, where it comes from and how it is used. The repetition in the four books really helps young children to grasp the concept of inquiry and the important questions to ask and look for when investigating. The pictures are displayed in bright photographs that are sure to engage a young audience. I definitely recommend this fun, educational series of books for children."