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Most of recorded world history is the story of the achievements and actions of or interactions among cultures. In some cases, societies created or contributed ideas or technology that led to more freedoms, greater prosperity, and better lives for millions.
Would you perform a ballet that was inspired by a geometry lecture? What about a puppet show about engineering? Sounds outright odd, right? But maybe dancing about math would feel less strange if you knew that young learners would never forget the lesson.
Though STEM subjects often lose their shine in later years, to many younger children they are a consuming interest.
Teachers can bank on these math series to encourage successful classroom learning.
Seasons, colors, ecosystems, rocks, and other subjects covered by these series are well represented in most library collections.
Whether the titles here take young readers on rides to distant planets or into their own bodies or explain how science is employed in coping with crimes and catastrophes, all present factual information in verbal and visual ways intended to stimulate an enduring curiosity about the natural world.
Books about animals remain extremely popular for younger students. The titles reviewed here are perfect for casual readers and many are great for research.
The audience for these offerings will be reeled in by the subject matter and enticed to learn more.
This fall’s batch of animal books leans toward younger readers, and several sets include features to support Common Core learning.
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