Teachers.netBook Reviews
| Title | Review |
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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 Read More... |
Explore Winter |
A Parents' Choice 2007 Recommended Award Winner |
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. " 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. Read More... |
Discover the Desert: The Driest Places On Earth |
School Library Journal - 3/2010—Chock-full of definitions and facts, this exploration of deserts provides a lot of information about their location, formation, and characteristics.. . Read More... |
