(4) K-3 Curious Pearl, Science Girl 4D series. Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin. On a weekend trip to the lake, Pearl and friends Sabina and Sal consider the ways in which light interacts with everyday materials. Readers can use the publisher's downloadable "4D app" to augment the information about sources of light, reflection, and color. Despite the frame story's awkward illustrations and dialogue, the kids' scientific-observation techniques are solid. A science activity is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Curious Pearl, Science Girl 4D series. Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin. Pearl and friend Sal investigate earth science concepts related to the position of the sun and earth by making observations and modeling the geometry with a globe and light bulb. Despite the frame story's awkward illustrations and dialogue, the kids' scientific-observation techniques are solid. Readers can use the publisher's downloadable "4D app" to augment the information. A science activity is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford