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Dragonflies Matter
Good introductions to a current and relevant topic.
In a series covering species that act as "canaries in a coalmine" for particular habitats, these books discuss how threats such as pollution, use of pesticides, and habitat loss have decreased these insects' populations, and why monitoring them is important. Photos, maps, and graphs break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the Common Corefocused sections with reading-comprehension questions, prompts, and links distracting. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bioindicator Species titles: Dragonflies Matter. Monarch Butterflies Matter, and Bees Matter.
Cat Care: Nutrition, Exercise, Grooming, and More
New and experienced cat owners will appreciate these helpful guides.
Breeds introduces the defining characteristics and origin stories of several cat breeds. Speak offers interpretations of common behaviors and recommendations for a happy pet. Personable texts are accompanied by high-quality stock photos, helpful charts, definitions, and sidebars. Both are appended with projects and discussion questions; Breeds includes a "Which Cat Breed Is Best for You?" quiz. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Snap Books: Cats Rule! titles: Favorite Cat Breeds and Cat Speak.
Information Waves
Uneven as a series, but the better titles are worthy additions to most library collections.
Experiments with a Flashlight
Good choices where additional ideas for science experiments are needed.
Each volume includes several activities--widely varying in quality--to introduce mid-elementary students to physics and chemistry concepts. Although the concise steps and bright photographs of children engaged in the experiments imply that these are straightforward, the directions are often vague, materials other than the title items need to be obtained, and the science is poorly explained. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following One-Stop Science titles: Experiments with a Flashlight, Experiments with a Lemon, Experiments with a Ruler, and Experiments with Water.
Astronomy in the Real World
Recommended for budding experimenters and for career-minded younger readers.
Definitions of computers and their parts, as well as descriptions of computer-related jobs, orient readers to this lucrative STEM field. The superficial descriptions provide only cursory information about computer science and its pioneers, both historical and modern. Photographs of scientists and fairly current technologies are included. The purposeful series features intermittent, weakly-related comprehension activities, prompts, and links for further research. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Becoming a Supreme Court Justice
An engaging look at government and politics that will help students relate to modern elections and inspire them to get involved.
Basketball Trivia
Sadly not up to par.
Trivia questions, divided into four chapters by difficulty, appear directly above answers. The format makes "cheating" hard to avoid: "In which sport did Lindsey Vonn win a gold medal in 2010?" is asked on the facing page to Vonn's downhill skiing picture. Sports fans are better off quizzing one another. A final quiz is provided. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Sports Trivia titles: Basketball Trivia, Olympic Trivia, Baseball Trivia, Soccer Trivia, Football Trivia, and Hockey Trivia.
How Can We Reduce Nuclear Pollution?
This informative series will inspire young readers to join the cause for climate change.
Though standard (and somewhat choppy) in describing the types of pollution or waste in each category and the problems they create, these texts may extend kids' outlooks and interest in the subjects. Illustrated with appropriate color photos and infographics, the books conclude with ways in which adults and kids can help, including writing to their representatives in government. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Searchlight Books: What Can We Do About Pollution titles: Transportation Pollution, Nuclear Pollution, Agricultural Pollution, Manufacturing Pollution, Household Waste, and Fossil Fuel Pollution.
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