Monthly Archives: September 2008

  Jacqueline Briggs Martin lives in Vernon, Iowa with her family. She is an award winning author who has been honored as the recipient of the Bulletin Blue Ribbon book, SLJ Best book, ALA Notable, and many more. The way she … Continue reading →

  Have you ever wondered where raindrops come from? Do you want to learn how they form? Down Comes the Rain, by Franklyn M. Branley and illustrated by James Graham Hale is an informative and brightly colored approach to learning … Continue reading →

  “Magic School Bus” with a splash Jurassic Park for kids crossed my mind when I read this classroom friendly book about fossils! The book Fossils Tell of Long Ago, by Aliki, provides an in depth look at the different types … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how an animals uses it’s surroundings to protect itself from predators or to silently hunt for prey? David Schwartz shows kids how animals can camouflage themselves to blend in with their surroundings in the book Where … Continue reading →

Sun Up, Sun Down takes the reader through a day in the life of the sun and some of the possible weather changes that may affect the weather. Writer and illustrator Gail Gibbons uses a sense of fun and fascination … Continue reading →

Some may say a rock is just a rock. But after reading Everybody Needs A Rock you will realize that is just not true! Bryd Baylor’s story tells of how everyone needs to have their own rock and the ten … Continue reading →

  As a child, were you ever fascinated by a shadow?  Shadows are always very exciting to watch as children, especially one’s own shadow.  However, there are many shadows that are more difficult to define.  Shadows are all around us, yet … Continue reading →

Curious about how the world changes from day to night, season to season, and place to place. In Our Changing World, by Ingrid Selberg, the reader is able to learn and see the differences through the revolving pictures. The book … Continue reading →