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Newcomb, Rain
7 Reviews
Newcomb, Rain
& McLarney, Rose
Is My Hamster Wild?: The Secret Lives of Hamsters, Gerbils & Guinea Pigs
(3)
4-6
By discussing the behavior of hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs in nature, this book also offers considerable information about them as pets (e.g., "hamsters stuff their cheeks with food...because no one feeds them in the wild"). Crisp photo album–style pictures with humorous captions reinforce the deft main text. Information about wild relatives such as the capybara concludes the volume. Ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
Newcomb, Rain
& Mercer, Bobby
Smash It! Crash It! Launch It!: 50 Mind-Blowing Eye-Popping Science Experiments
(4)
4-6
This collection of physics-related activities provides many opportunities to squash things. Some of the activities may take more than one try to produce the results described in the "What's Going On?" sections, which provide definition-heavy explanations of the related physics principles. Color cartoon illustrations celebrate the messiness.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
(3)
4-6
This upbeat book first introduces suitable criteria, then explains (with checklists) how to plan, conduct, take notes, write up, and display a good project. It next outlines more than fifty experiments, with titles such as "Pooch Smooch," "Gauge Your Tires," and "The Bubble Olympics," divided among biology, physical science, and chemistry. Bright photos and occasional art illustrate the cleanly designed pages. Ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(3)
K-3
Two hundred outdoor games are profiled with how-to-play instructions and a list of items needed to play. The introduction presents helpful tips on setting up boundaries, choosing teams and referees, and choosing who is "it." Bright photographs of children engaged in the wide range of activities complete this solid reference guide to outdoor play. Ind.
Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck
(4)
4-6
Kids' Crafts series.
Each book gives an overview of supplies and projects ideas. Paper offers ways to decorate, cut, fold, or glue paper; Stamp explains how to make stamps or use store-bought ones to embellish various surfaces. Manufactured soap base and a microwave are essential for Soapmaking. The instructions, which are accompanied by lively photos, are occasionally unclear. Ind. Review covers these Kids' Crafts titles: Soapmaking, Paper Fantastic, and Stamp It!.
Reviewer: Marika Hoe
Rhatigan, Joe
& Newcomb, Rain
Paper Fantastic: 50 Creative Projects to Fold, Cut, Glue, Paint & Weave
(4)
4-6
Kids' Crafts series.
Each book gives an overview of supplies and projects ideas. Paper offers ways to decorate, cut, fold, or glue paper; Stamp explains how to make stamps or use store-bought ones to embellish various surfaces. Manufactured soap base and a microwave are essential for Soapmaking. The instructions, which are accompanied by lively photos, are occasionally unclear. Ind. Review covers these Kids' Crafts titles: Soapmaking, Paper Fantastic, and Stamp It!.
Reviewer: Marika Hoe
(3)
4-6
The authors combine factual information about the moon, sun, and other objects in the sky with detailed advice on how to observe them; the book also features activities that model astronomy concepts. Despite the unwieldy subject matter, the text is clear and lively throughout, and the activities are suitably linked to the ideas covered. Colorful, photo-filled layouts reinforce the text. Websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
7 reviews
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