The Slowest Book Ever
April Pulley Sayre’s wry, quirky storytelling tone shines from the warning on the first page (“This is a S-L-O-W book. Do not read it while surfing, water skiing, or running to escape giant weasels.”) right through to the glossary at the end. In between, readers will explore an astounding variety of information about all things […]
The Rusty, Trusty Tractor
The Puzzle of the Platypus : and Other Explorations of Science In Action
School Library Journal: Gr 3-6- This collection of 11 articles originally appeared in Highlights magazine during the 1990s and early 2000s. Each article tells how a scientist was able to unravel a mystery about some kind of animal. Myers's stories about dolphins, polar bears, elephants, and other animals contain many interesting scientific facts and are […]
Arctic Thaw : the People of the Whale In a Changing Climate
School Library Journal Review: Gr 5-8?A somewhat sobering, yet upbeat examination of the probable effects of global warming on the culture of the I?upiaq whale hunters of Alaska's North Slope. Lourie, in company with atmospheric chemist Dr. Paul Shepson and three of his students, made three journeys to investigate the problems presented by climatic change […]