(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Basic descriptions of the developmental phases in the butterfly life cycle, as well as the anatomical differences between moths and butterflies, are organized under four questions about the insect. The accompanying photographs are colorful and detailed, though it is not always clear what species is represented. A suggested activity (attracting butterflies with fruit) may require patience. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. This brief presentation answers four extremely basic questions about deciduous leaves and the changes they experience. The text offers definitions for leaf pigments, chlorophyll, and tree types, along with a simplified explanation of photosynthesis. Visually pleasing leaf photographs accompany the facts, with captions directing readers to focus mainly on their color. Instructions for making leaf prints are included at book's end. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Everyday Science series. Seven chapters cover facts about the human nervous system plus some aspects unique to the teen brain (moodiness, multitasking, sleep patterns, etc.). Chapters include "Try It Out" activities and scattered "Fact" and "True Tales" boxes. Plentiful color photos show teens playing sports and video games, interacting with friends, and doing school work. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Aimed at encouraging young children to look at ordinary life from a scientific perspective, these books are clear and concise. Well-designed and photographed, each book makes potentially overwhelming scientific concepts comprehensible to young nonfiction readers. All the books include a graphing activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Animals, Habitats, Life Cycles, Movement, and Seasons.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Aimed at encouraging young children to look at ordinary life from a scientific perspective, these books are clear and concise. Well-designed and photographed, each book makes potentially overwhelming scientific concepts comprehensible to young nonfiction readers. All the books include a graphing activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Animals, Habitats, Life Cycles, Movement, and Seasons.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Aimed at encouraging young children to look at ordinary life from a scientific perspective, these books are clear and concise. Well-designed and photographed, each book makes potentially overwhelming scientific concepts comprehensible to young nonfiction readers. All the books include a graphing activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Animals, Habitats, Life Cycles, Movement, and Seasons.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. In this well-organized introduction to plants for early elementary students, the physical structure of plants and their life cycle are clearly described with easy-to-read text and crisp, colorful photographs. A graphing activity and simple experiment are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Ideally suited to the needs of younger researchers, these appealing informational books for early elementary students are clear and easy to follow. Both books successfully use the photos of specific children, named in the text, performing easily replicable activities to illustrate abstract concepts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Health and Senses.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Aimed at encouraging young children to look at ordinary life from a scientific perspective, these books are clear and concise. Well-designed and photographed, each book makes potentially overwhelming scientific concepts comprehensible to young nonfiction readers. All the books include a graphing activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Animals, Habitats, Life Cycles, Movement, and Seasons.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Aimed at encouraging young children to look at ordinary life from a scientific perspective, these books are clear and concise. Well-designed and photographed, each book makes potentially overwhelming scientific concepts comprehensible to young nonfiction readers. All the books include a graphing activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Animals, Habitats, Life Cycles, Movement, and Seasons.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Everyday Science series. Ideally suited to the needs of younger researchers, these appealing informational books for early elementary students are clear and easy to follow. Both books successfully use the photos of specific children, named in the text, performing easily replicable activities to illustrate abstract concepts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Health and Senses.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 Everyday Science series. Except for a few oversimplifications, the short sentences in the books in this series effectively reveal scientific principles by questions, differentiation exercises, and a few very simple experiments. For example, readers are asked to collect different everyday materials and record whether they can be stretched, twisted, bent, or squashed. Color photos of children illustrate each point, and introductions and answers support each book. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Changing Forms, Electricity, Floating and Sinking, Light and Dark, Magnets, Materials, Pushing and Pulling, and Sound.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Everyday Science series. Except for a few oversimplifications, the short sentences in the books in this series effectively reveal scientific principles by questions, differentiation exercises, and a few very simple experiments. For example, readers are asked to collect different everyday materials and record whether they can be stretched, twisted, bent, or squashed. Color photos of children illustrate each point, and introductions and answers support each book. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Changing Forms, Electricity, Floating and Sinking, Light and Dark, Magnets, Materials, Pushing and Pulling, and Sound.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Everyday Science series. Except for a few oversimplifications, the short sentences in the books in this series effectively reveal scientific principles by questions, differentiation exercises, and a few very simple experiments. For example, readers are asked to collect different everyday materials and record whether they can be stretched, twisted, bent, or squashed. Color photos of children illustrate each point, and introductions and answers support each book. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Everyday Science titles: Changing Forms, Electricity, Floating and Sinking, Light and Dark, Magnets, Materials, Pushing and Pulling, and Sound.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian