Book Reviews

Title Review
Arctic and Antarctic

-School Library Journal, February 2009  This is much more than a project book ....The 12 chapters are clearly written and introduce the polar regions in a comprehensive way, explaining the harsh climates that result from the Earth's tilt, the habitats and inhabitants (both animal and human), exploration and explorers, the lifestyle and research taking place in Antarctica, and the Read More...

Discover The Amazon

CLEAR Review (SWON Libraries)—Created using the browns and greens associated with forests, "Discover the Amazon” is a thrilling book from front to back. The information is written in an easy conversational style that makes the book more personal for the reader and is easy to follow. Read More...

Explore Spring

“The information is sound, with engaging activities to test and illuminate spring events. With a heavy emphasis on keeping a journal to record observations, many of the activities can be developed into science projects. Explore Spring! is a fun and worthwhile book.” —School Library Journal, October 2007

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Explore Winter

A Parents' Choice 2007 Recommended Award Winner

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Discover the Oceans

CLEAR REVIEW  (SWON Libraries) — The book on oceans is an amazing resource for any child interested in the world's largest ecosystem. If you had a question to be answered about the ocean, you would more than likely find it in the eighty-six page resource guide. Read More...

Planet Earth

- Curriculum Connections: School Library Journal    "Kathleen M. Reilly's Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself presents background material and easy-to-replicate activities that focus on the basic elements of the natural world and environmental issues. "

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Amazing Biome Projects You Can Build Yourself

School Library Journal, June 2010—Although the text addresses young “eco explorers” directly, this book will likely be used as much by teachers, parents, and organization leaders in planning group activities. Read More...

Discover National Monuments, National Parks: Natural Wonders

CLEAR REVIEW (SWON Libraries) February 2010— The science and history is explained behind the monuments featured in this book. This includes "words to know" and activities with supply lists for each chapter. This is a great resource for explaining science concepts in natural environments.

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Discover the Desert: The Driest Places On Earth

Skipping Stones Magazine Summer 2010—This fun-filled, easy-to-read educational gem will inspire you to explore the diversity of our world’s deserts through their unique climates, geography and ecology. But that’s not all! Among the engaging illustrtions you will find helpful vocabulary, fascinating facts, survival skills and fun at-home projects. Read More...

Coming Soon

Deserts

PUB DATE SEPTEMBER 2010 In "Deserts" kids ages 8-10 will investigate this growing biome and discover how landscape and living things exist in harmony. They will learn about desertification and the impact of ranching and overdevelopment in areas close to deserts that makes the desert a rapidly expanding ecosystem.

Featured Review

"Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo's brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the nearly unfathomable range of his inventions." -The New York Times Book Review, July 9, 2006

"More than an activity book, this nifty volume explores Leonardo's life, times and endless imagination." -Seattle Post-Intelligencer