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DK Findout!
Grade Level Gr 3–6Cost FreeEase of Use and Visual Appeal With its clean, white background and limited color palette, this resource features a streamlined approach that emphasizes curated content without sacrificing visual appeal...
Asteroids
Strong selections that won't sit on the shelves for long.
Information about each of these objects in the universe, along with
the tools scientists use to investigate them, are presented in odd
layouts that appropriate the iconography of a mobile app or
website. More impressive are the excellent images of galaxies,
stars, and planetary bodies presented on dark backgrounds. Each
book also contains an activity; their quality varies. Reading list,
websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Across the
Universe titles: Asteroids, Comets, Galaxies,
Moons, Planets, and The Sun.
Mathematics
This series is unlikely to hold reader interest and may be more confusing than enlightening.
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.
Icy Comets: Sometimes Have Tails
Useful selections for emergent readers and budding space enthusiasts.
Limited facts about objects in the solar system are presented in
simple sentences for beginning readers. The two-page illustrations
feature images of the planets, the sun, and occasionally spacecraft
on eye-catching starry black backgrounds. A chart comparing the
featured body to Earth's temperature, atmosphere, and other
conditions concludes each book. There are eight other spring 2015
books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the
following Out of this World titles: Icy Comets,
Pluto, The Sun, and Venus.
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