Earth Sciences: Daylight and Darkness by Mary Lindeen

Daylight and Darkness is part of the Earth Sciences series for young readers by Mary Lindeen. Full of beautiful pictures, this installment talks about different aspects of day and night Like the others in the series, this one has simple, easy to read sentences, and provides grounding in basic scientific concepts in ways young readers can grasp. The end of the book features a Connecting Concepts section with questions to ask about the reading, and practise with vocabulary and reading fluency. My cubs and I enjoyed reading this book.

***Many thanks to Netgalley, and Norwood House Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

 

Squidtoons by Garfield Kwan & Dana Song

Squidtoons by Garfield Kwan & Dana Song is a fun, fact-filled book about ocean life. Laid out in comic book style, this lovely book introduces young readers to the world beneath the waves. From seashore to abyssal depths, creatures and habitats are examined in a kid-friendly, educational manner.

My cubs and I read this together and loved it! I got the original sampler from Netgalley, but it was so much fun, we got a full copy for the physical home library. They plenty of curious questions afterward, and we even made plans to visit the tidal pools near our home. The artwork is gorgeous, too! Perfect for the budding oceanographer, and as a classroom resource for many age groups.

***Many thanks to Netgalley, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

 

Pluto is Peeved! by Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Dave Roman

Pluto is Peeved is a delightful look at learning to accept oneself just as they are, and about why humans study the things they do. Pluto has been kicked out of the planet pantheon. Despite Charon trying to cheer Pluto up, the little planet(oid) is inconsolable, and sets off through the museum, trying to learn why he was no longer ‘special’. Visiting with a deceased dino, a bevy of bacteria, and a recumbent rock teaches Pluto that everyone is important, and scientists love studying everything!

Laid out in more of a comic book format, this quirky book is sure to appeal to any junior astronomers out there, and would be a great addition to any classroom library. Not only do kids, no matter the age, get a fun science lesson, but they learn that people can be special as is, without having fancy designations. At the end is a section detailing more scientific information on each exhibit Pluto visited.

***Many thanks to Netgalley, and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

 

Life Sciences: Animals Help Plants by Mary Lindeen

Animals Help Plants is part of the Life Sciences series for young readers by Mary Lindeen. Full of beautiful pictures, this installment talks about seeds, and the many ways animals help with pollination processes. Like the others in the series, this one has simple, easy to read sentences, and provides grounding in basic scientific concepts in ways young readers can grasp. The end of the book features a Connecting Concepts section with questions to ask about the reading, and practise with vocabulary and reading fluency. My cubs and I enjoyed reading this book.

***Many thanks to Netgalley, and Norwood House Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.