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IN THE JUNGLE find your way by Paul Boston QEB Publishing, 2016 ISBN: 9781682970355 Ages 5-8 Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Choose your mode of transport and set off on an adventure that will take you all the way across a fantasy world. Can you navigate huge roundabouts with sleeping sea dragons, or cross bridges guarded by gorillas? Negotiate pesky road obstructions by solving the math problems correctly. Pick up hidden objects, collect bonus points, and use your mapping skills to zoom backward and forward through the book. Incredibly busy and colorful artwork will delight young children, and once they reach their objective, readers can absorb themselves in all sorts of bonus math activities. REVIEW This book provides so much more than just search and find fun.  Each picture is part of a bigger map and is given coordinates (e.x. D,1).  There are also opportunities to practice counting, critical thi...

THE PREHISTORIC MASTERS OF LITERATURE Jurassic Classics by Saskia Lacey Walter Foster, Jr., 2016 ISBN13: 9781633220980 Ages 9-12 Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Read classic literature from the eyes of the dinosaurs, and learn about the literary greats through humorous, prehistoric mashups and fun, dinosaur-themed facts. Jurassic Classics: The Prehistoric Masters of Literature mixes prehistoric dinosaur humor with some of the great names of literary history to teach the classics in a fun and inviting way for children of all ages. The first book in a new series, The Prehistoric Masters of Literature, features an assortment of well-known, classic authors, such as the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen, and William Shakespeare, all under the guise of favorite dinosaur mashups (i.e. the "Brontesaurus" sisters). The Prehistoric Masters of Literature features a brief "dino" biography of each aut...

DESTINATION: Space By Dr. Christoph Englert and Tom Clohosey Cole Wide-Eyed Editions, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-84780-840-0 Middle Grade Nonfiction Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Hop on board the space shuttle and get ready for the ride of your life as you explore deep space with your five fellow space cadets. This journey of discovery takes you through our local solar system and beyond, to galaxies far and wide. With every encounter, learn more about the science behind the stars, planets, meteors and comets in our sky, and the history of our universe. REVIEW The size of this book is perfect.  It's a big book for a big topic.  This book looks at a wide variety of different topics related to space and the earth itself.  The brief sections of text combined with the attractive illustrations make for a fun and fascinating journey into the unknown.  I appreciated the fact that the author made...

  101 MOVIES TO SEE BEFORE YOUR GROW UP Be Your Own Movie Critic--The Must-See Movie List for Kids by Suzette Valle Walter Foster, Jr., 2015 ISBN: 978-1-63322-043-0 Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK The perfect handbook for movie-lovers of all ages, helping both kids and parents choose classic and contemporary movies appropriate for the entire family. Movies are made to entertain! Movies can make you think, teach you a lesson, or just let you escape into a fantasy world for a few hours. This book serves as an interactive bucket list of films for children ages 8 and up to watch before they grow up. 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up goes beyond mainstream films. From modern flicks to classic films, the list offers a wide selection of "must see" movies. The book is divided into categories and acts as an interactive film journal where kids can document when they see the movie, if they liked it, and how th...

THE 50 STATES by Sol Linero & Gabrielle Balkan Wide Eyed Editions, 2015 ISBN: 9781847807113 WELCOME TO THE EQUALITY STATE Wondrous Wyoming is home to some amazing landscapes: here you can enjoy both the piping hot springs of Yellowstone National Park and the chilly, snowcapped Rocky Mountains. While the western side of the state impresses with its huge mountain peaks, the scenery in the east, with its rolling prairies, is gentler. As well as its thrilling landscapes, Wyoming is well known for its incredible history of exploration and adventure. For it is here that daredevils like Buffalo Bill and outlaws like the Sundance Kid, as well as many fearless bucking-bronco riders, honed their skills. But for all its history of Wild West escapades, the Equality State has long lived up to its “Equal Rights” motto: in 1869 it became the first state where women could vote, and in 1924 it elected the first female state governor in the country. INSPIRING PEOPLE FROM WYOMI...