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A first purchase.
Secrets of Selkie Bay
A general purchase; give this to readers who like contemporary fiction mixed with a hint of the supernatural.
The Handy Nutrition Answer Book
A useful book, ideal for high school, college, or even adult sections public libraries.
Calico Pie and Other Poems
These books seem out of touch with current poetry tastes; weak art sinks the ship.
Do You Want to Be a Medieval Knight?
While would-be adventurers imagine themselves as legendary figures, they will learn about their cultures, making these books good supplemental choices.
Each volume focuses on how a specific class of people lived in
their civilization. Two-page sections regarding one aspect of life
contain a brief main text surrounded by illustrations and
explanatory captions. While layouts are busy, short blurbs make the
volumes browsable. "Interview" questions determine if readers "have
what it takes" for each role. There are four other spring 2015
books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Do
You Want to Be a... titles: Do You Want to Be a Medieval
Knight?, Do You Want to Be a Samurai Warrior?, Do You
Want to Be an Ancient Egyptian Princess?, and Do You Want to
Be an Ancient Greek Athlete?.
Experiments with Electricity
Solid additions.Grades 5 & Up
These books explore physical science concepts through topics
including circuits and shadows and applications such as robots and
lanterns. Definitions are followed by activities that demonstrate
or extend the topics. The page layouts are uninspired; most steps
are accompanied by photographs of the setups. Scientific principles
such as fair tests and careful data collection are emphasized
throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Read and
Experiment titles: Experiments with Electricity and
Experiments with Light.
Because You'll Never Meet Me
Despite shades of melodrama and a few plot contrivances, this will intrigue readers with its unusual premise.
The Magician's Dream: An Oona Crate Mystery
Recommended for fantasy readers and detectives-in-training.
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