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Daring Play: How a Courageous Jackie Robinson Transformed Baseball
This is a worthy addition to get students thinking critically about the impact and reach of primary source materials like photographs.
These books tell exciting sports stories through the lens of photojournalism. The historical backdrops to the featured soccer (1999 Women's World Cup) and hockey (1980 Olympics) heroics and the aftermaths are explored, and biographical information is included on the teams' major players and on the photojournalists, whose photos complement the well-written texts. The books' spacious design is inviting. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Captured History: Sports titles: What a Kick and Miracle on Ice.
Go West with Cowboys and Ranchers
The bright layout and well-researched content make this series a top pick.
Ambulances to the Rescue Around the World
First-rate nonfiction that will appeal to readers interested in emergency services as well as those looking for a thrilling read.
These books for K2 readers present a cursory global view of rescue services and workers. Police touches on how forces of many countries protect their communities. Sea describes methods and equipment for responding to emergencies at sea. The texts, although simplistic, could stimulate discussion and further research. Engaging photos on colorful pages add interest. Quiz appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following To the Rescue! titles: Police to the Rescue Around the World and Rescue at Sea.
Inside the Blood
Well-designed and informative presentations for young readers to explore on their own and investigate further with adult help, as noted above.
Halvorson, a doctor, provides definitions, simple explanations of structure and functions, and, in Kidney, Skin, and Germs, a few tips for staying healthy. Photos and diagrams illustrate brief texts. Each volume includes four activities for kids, including using glitter to demonstrate how germs spread and making fingerprints and determining the type of patterns. Glos. Review covers these Super Simply Body titles: Inside the Blood, Inside the Bones, Inside the Kidneys, Inside the Muscles, Inside the Skin, Hair & Nails, and Inside Your Germs.
Genetic Engineering: Science, Technology, Engineering
Libraries can't go wrong with these welcome additions.
Big Air Snowboarding
Great photos and the early reader-style text make this a strong contender for shelf space.
Fossils
Rock-solid choices for enhancing earth science collections.
Basic, coherently organized questions about minerals are answered in detail, covering their formation, classification, common types, the rocks in which they can be found, and their importance to humans. The numerous color photographs provide important information that is highlighted by helpful captions; "Rock Solid Facts!" text boxes feature unusual mineral facts. A classic crystal-formation activity is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
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