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...

Ben Franklin

Children's Literature Review— Ben Franklin is one of the most famous Americans. His contributions to the worlds of government, science, publishing, and farming are still with us today. Many of his inventions are simple enough for children to try at home. Read More...

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself

Children's Indie Next List Book Pick, Fall 2008
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Discover The Amazon

School Library Journal, April 2009 —Most books on the Amazon rely on spectacular photos of animals and plants to make an impact on readers. Berkenkamp’s introduction to the river basin incorporates maps, drawings, and photos in various shades of green and brown on recycled paper. Read More...

Explore Egypt

—School Library Journal June 2008
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Explore Greece

"…Fun book about an otherwise daunting culture. Kids will enjoy the format of the book with its cartoon-like drawings and jokes. The text is punctuated with fun fonts and sidebars that enrich the historical narrative of the text. Very fun activities make learning about this culture a great experience. Read More...

Explore Rome

Explore Ancient Rome! By Carmella Van Vleet offers a variety of projects, accompanied by explanatory history text, designed to stimulate readers’ interest in this ancient culture. Among them are making an aqueduct, designing a villa, creating an oscillum and designing a theater mask."—DIG Magazine January 09

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Explore Solar

National Science Teacers Association (NSTA.org) —The inviting cover of this science book will attract the attention of young readers right from the start. Part of a series of Explorer books for readers in grades 1 through 4, the book focuses on all the interesting bodies that make up our solar system. 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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Coming Soon

PUB DATE August 2011 —Where is the hottest place in North America? And, more importantly, why is it so hot? The reasons why Death Valley is so hot, dry, and low in elevation are complex and have to do with the surrounding mountains, climate of the whole region, and even the large movements of Earth, called plate tectonics.

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