Monthly Archives: January 2010

Introduction and Summary Clyde and Rosemary are best friends and partners for their science fair project in Science Fair Bunnies, written by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated by Marylin Hafner.  The only problem is that their plants have died that they … Continue reading →

  What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? is a great book written by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page. It is filled with fun facts about various animals and is beautifully adorned with unique texturally appealing die-cut-paper collages. … Continue reading →

  Introduction and Summary In How Many, How Much, by Rosemary Wells, Timothy and his friends learn about a variety of topics including: numbers, measuring, and money.   In one example, they are going to measure something in school.  As the reader, you are … Continue reading →

Why Do Leaves Change Color?, written by Betsy Maestro and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, takes a fascinating look at why leaves change color and exactly what color a specific leaf will be in the fall.  Maestro thoroughly explains what process … Continue reading →

Skunkdog, written by Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Pierre Pratt is a heartwarming story of a pet dog, Dumpling, who is unable to smell.  Without a sense of smell, she was not able to relate to other dogs.  She had … Continue reading →

How to Think Like a Scientist is written by Stephen P. Kramer and illustrated by Felicia Bond.  The book focuses on real world and sometimes comical situations that children encounter.   The stories focus on the types of questions that arise … Continue reading →

The Frog Scientist is written by Pamela Turner with photographs by Andy Comins. This book follows Dr. Tyrone Hayes through his investigation of the effects of pesticides on frogs. It is filled with many photos of different species of frogs … Continue reading →

“The cool thing about science is that anyone can do it.  You don’t have to be a scientist in a labratory to do science.  You can do experiments with everyday things!”  Cool-Distance Assistants Fun Projects to Propel Things ,written by … Continue reading →