Product Type: Books
Age: Early Elementary School Years
Categories: Science
2003 Award
(by Robert E. Wells, Albert Whitman $14.95 Score:
) A history of how we measure time, from the Egyptians to the present day. A lot of big concepts are introduced in this slim book. They won't be learned in one sitting, but this is a good place to start. From the author of Can You Count to a Googol? 7–10. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2003.
2003 Award
(by Eric Carle, Philomel $16.99 Score:
) An introduction about the habits and habitat of the sloth by Jane Goodall tells a good deal about this threatened creature. Carle's marvelous collages come alive with a menagerie of animals that share the Sloth's South American jungle home. 4–8. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2003.
2003 Awards
(by Jonathan London/illus. by Frank Remkiewicz, Viking $15.99 Score:
) Going to the doctor is not a laughing matter, unless you go along with Froggy! Silly Froggy forgets to wear underpants or brush his teeth. Like some of the earlier books in this series, this has pace and laugh-out-loud fun! 3–7.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2003.
2003 Award
(by Steve Augarde, Charlesbridge $14.95 Score:
) An interactive pop-up book with a hydralic lift to move a car up, tools inside of pull out drawers, , a winch for lifting the engine and doors to open the body shop and paintshop. Lots to talk about here for the child who can't get enough of the sights and sound of the garage. 4-7 Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2003.
2004 Award
(Nicola Davies/illus. by James Croft, Candlewick $15.95 Score:
) An interesting introduction to the many varieties of sharks in the sea, many of which are not dangerous to people. Croft’s playful illustrations are the perfect foil for Davies’ zippy, fact-filled narrative. 5 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(Philip Plisson/adapted by Robert Burleigh, Abrams Books $14.95 Score:
) Stunning photographs give readers new views of the sea—from an off-shore platform to an oyster farm; from low tide to high. This is a visual delight. 7 & up. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(by Vicki Cobb/illus. by Julia Gorton, HarperCollins $15.99 Score:
) Who has seen the wind? Here are some answers to that question with several concrete, but playful ways to experiment and see the un-
seeable. A young science book for hands-on learning. 3–5.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(by Nancy Tafuri, Scholastic $16.95 Score:
) Each mother and father assure their little one that it is special in its own way. Although the big idea might be seen as a celebration of love, it also points out the characteristics that make each creature unique from the others. As always, Tafuri’s art is memorable. 3–5.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(by Seymour Simon, HarperCollins $15.99 Score:
) If your child is fascinated (or horrified) by spiders, here’s a book with interesting facts and stunning photographs. Also new, Hurricanes. Newly reissued from Simon, Earth, Our Planet in Space (Simon & Schuster $17.95 ). 7–11.
Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2004 Award
(by Jane Bull, DK $12.99 Score:
) There are many planting projects here that can be done on a windowsill or in a pot on a patio if a garden is not a possibility. In fact, many of the projects here can be started before the ground is ready to be turned out of doors. Fun projects for parent & child to share. 6 & up.
Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
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