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Olien, Rebecca
5 Reviews
(4)
K-3
First Facts: Water in Our World series.
Some basic concepts regarding how water we use is purified and how it gets to our faucets and drinking fountains are superficially explained in simple, large-print sentences illustrated with photos and diagrams; fact boxes provide deeper information on some pages. Water conservation is urged toward book's end, and an easy experiment and critical thinking questions are also provided. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
K-3
First Facts: Water in Our World series.
Some basic concepts--such as where water comes from, how it collects in aquifers, and why we can't drink ocean water--are superficially explained in simple, large-print sentences illustrated with photos and diagrams; fact boxes provide deeper information on some pages. Water conservation is urged toward book's end, and an easy experiment and critical thinking questions are also provided. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
K-3
First Facts: Our Physical World series.
This random overview contains clear, simple explanations and photographs to illustrate some of the basic principles of motion such as force, friction, and action and reaction (Isaac Newton is briefly introduced). A final chapter mentions safety. A motion experiment involving a balloon and a straw is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Connie ANn Kirk
(3)
K-3
First Facts: Water All Around series.
In these launch-pad titles, simple sentences relay the most basic information about water: what it's made of, how it changes, and its different forms. Large-scale color photos give the concepts immediacy. Each book ends with a "Hands On" activity: Water Cycle Cups (in Cycle) or Disappearing Drops (in What Is). Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Water All Around titles: The Water Cycle and What Is Water?
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(3)
K-3
First Facts: Water All Around series.
In these launch-pad titles, simple sentences relay the most basic information about water: what it's made of, how it changes, and its different forms. Large-scale color photos give the concepts immediacy. Each book ends with a "Hands On" activity: Water Cycle Cups (in Cycle) or Disappearing Drops (in What Is). Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Water All Around titles: The Water Cycle and What Is Water?
Reviewer: Nell Beram
5 reviews
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