(4) 4-6 Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Art with Math & Science series. Color photographs and diagrams combine with simple texts to explain the featured mathematical or scientific concept. Brief introductions to the topics are followed by four art projects that turn theory into practical application. Sidebars provide supply lists, applicable terms, and photographs to complement the step-by-step instructions. The overuse of exclamation points in the texts is unfortunate. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Art with Math & Science titles: Cool Flexigon Art, Cool Optical Illusions, Cool Paper Folding, and Cool String Art.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Art with Math & Science series. Color photographs and diagrams combine with simple texts to explain the featured mathematical or scientific concept. Brief introductions to the topics are followed by four art projects that turn theory into practical application. Sidebars provide supply lists, applicable terms, and photographs to complement the step-by-step instructions. The overuse of exclamation points in the texts is unfortunate. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Art with Math & Science titles: Cool Flexigon Art, Cool Optical Illusions, Cool Paper Folding, and Cool String Art.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Art with Math & Science series. Color photographs and diagrams combine with simple texts to explain the featured mathematical or scientific concept. Brief introductions to the topics are followed by four art projects that turn theory into practical application. Sidebars provide supply lists, applicable terms, and photographs to complement the step-by-step instructions. The overuse of exclamation points in the texts is unfortunate. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Art with Math & Science titles: Cool Flexigon Art, Cool Optical Illusions, Cool Paper Folding, and Cool String Art.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Art with Math & Science series. Color photographs and diagrams combine with simple texts to explain the featured mathematical or scientific concept. Brief introductions to the topics are followed by four art projects that turn theory into practical application. Sidebars provide supply lists, applicable terms, and photographs to complement the step-by-step instructions. The overuse of exclamation points in the texts is unfortunate. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Art with Math & Science titles: Cool Flexigon Art, Cool Optical Illusions, Cool Paper Folding, and Cool String Art.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) K-3 Biggest, Baddest Books for Boys series. In this book, readers are introduced to scary beasts in the animal kingdom, such as the lionfish and the hippopotamus. Each chapter describes a different characteristic ranging from unique facial features to distinctive markings. Facts are briefly stated for quick digestion, and dramatic blown-up photographs show the creatures in all their glory. A true-or-false quiz is included. Glos.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(3) K-3 Biggest, Baddest Books for Boys series. In this book, readers are introduced to the world of insects, arachnids, and myraipods. Each chapter describes a different bug characteristic ranging from camouflage to bioluminescence. Facts are briefly stated for quick digestion, and blown-up photographs, diagrams, and illustrations show the creepy-crawlies in all their glory. "Bugs up close" identification and a true-or-false quiz are included. Glos.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(3) K-3 Biggest, Baddest Books for Boys series. In this book, readers are introduced to the era of the dinosaur, from evolution to extinction. Each chapter describes a different dino characteristic ranging from speed to predatory and defense mechanisms. Facts are briefly stated for quick digestion, and diagrams and dramatic illustrations show the creatures in all their glory. A true-or-false quiz is included. Glos.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(3) K-3 Biggest, Baddest Books for Boys series. In this book, readers are introduced to the mythical world of monsters. Each chapter describes a different type of monster, from dragons, trolls, and goblins to zombies and Bigfoot. Facts are briefly stated for quick digestion, and dramatic illustrations show the terrifying creatures in all their glory. A true-or-false quiz is included. Glos.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes