Phases of the Moon

Reviews

Booklist
"The Moon describes our nearest neighbor’s impact on the Earth, such as steadying Earth’s axis and causing tides; and its activity encourages kids to observe lunar phases. Each volume is narrated by the Universe, which is presented as a proud parent bragging about its offspring. Additionally, two wise-cracking alien punsters contribute bits of trivia, introduce new vocabulary, pose goofy or thoughtful questions, and keep the narrative flowing. The cartoon-like illustrations align closely with the text, illuminating abstract concepts, and the kid-friendly text will attract beginning readers."

PSLA Literature Review
“These informative, easy-to-follow narratives of our solar system are a solid addition to any elementary science collection.”

Praise for other books by Laura Perdew

Biodiversity Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth with Environmental Science Activities for Kids

Booklist - Starred Review
“Nomad applies its dependable activity-book format to the new Build It  Environmental Science series (4 titles). Here biodiversity is placed under the microscope—sometimes literally—in a text that makes daunting concepts, such as evolution, levels of biodiversity (genetic, species, or ecosystem), and why biodiversity matters, easy to understand without sacrificing scientific precision. . . By book’s end, readers will truly understand what biodiversity is, its importance to the health of the planet, and humans’ impact on the complex natural systems where it thrives.”