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24 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-3402-1$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Francisca Marquez.
This lightly rhymed text uses the imperative voice to explain how a tracking robot can follow a shark ("Grip the pup and flip it over / Tag it. Let it go"), while the softly colored illustrations show a research team of one adult and two young people performing the task. Though simplified, this is an engaging introduction to field research in marine biology.
24 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-8091-2$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Francisca Marquez.
Although scientifically slight, this book adeptly captures some of the key personal experiences of astronauts on the International Space Station, from blastoff to zipping themselves into stationary sleeping bags at bedtime. Understated verse is illustrated with approachable illustrations that reinforce such details as straps to hold down food. Additional information on each rhymed heading ("Whipping through space"; "Flipping in space") is appended.
24 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-1579-2$15.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Francisca Marquez.
From "dig, dig, dig..." to "rig, rig, rig those dinosaur bones" (to a final figurative "dig" as kids enjoy the display), this book uses a simple repetitive refrain to explain how paleontologists collect, ship, and mount a dinosaur exhibit for a museum. Though somewhat static, the pictures extend the text nicely. Back matter adds factual details to each step.