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Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide
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Author: John Haysom
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781936959235
Grade Level: 5-12
Reviewer: Lori Cirucci
Review: This series includes three student books and a teachers guide. The first student book for grades 5 through 8 includes what the author considers “one–star” lessons. These lessons are written for the student who has not participated in any science fairs. This is a good beginner book for any student curious about a science fair. It also lays the foundation of good scientific problem solving. The seco...
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The Science of Consequences
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Author: Susan M. Schneider
Copyright: 2012
ISBN: 9781616146627
Grade Level: College
Reviewer: Cary Seidman
Review: At first glance, the thesis of this book–that actions have consequences–seems self–evident. Whether one is training a pet or raising a child, the effects of specific behaviors on the future are powerful and pervasive. From Pavlov’s dogs to B. F. Skinner’s groundbreaking work in behaviorism, this concept has been well established.
So what is new about Schneider’s work? She casts a w...
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Mapping the Origins Debate
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Author: Gerald Rau
Copyright: 2012
ISBN: 9780830839872
Grade Level: College
Reviewer: Allen Henderson
Review: Gerald Rau gives an unbiased summary of six different models of origins. The models included in this volume are Naturalistic Evolution, Non–teleological Evolution, Planned Evolution, Directed Evolution, Old–Earth Creation, and Young–Earth Creation. After a discussion of what a model actually is, the author provides an overview of the each of these six models.
The second portion of ...
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Motion
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Author: Ellen Lawrence
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781617727399
Grade Level: K-3
Reviewer: Ruth Ruud
Review: This book contains seven experiments about motion with detailed, age–appropriate instructions, background information, facts about motion, and a glossary of science words relating to motion. The book is written for students in kindergarten to grade three. With the new emphasis on physical science at the primary level in the Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards, these activities wi...
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Water
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Author: Ellen Lawrence
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781617727368
Grade Level: K-3
Reviewer: Ruth Ruud
Review: This book includes seven experiments on the topic of water, using everyday items children can find around the house. The author includes in the instructions that children should use a notebook to record the information as they make predictions, record what they see, and answer the questions. With the new emphasis on physical science at the primary level in the Common Core and Next Generation Scien...
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Dirt
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Author: Ellen Lawrence
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781617727375
Grade Level: K-3
Reviewer: Ruth Ruud
Review: This book is written for children in kindergarten to grade three. The topic, dirt, is one that fascinates all children.
The author includes in the materials list a notebook for children to keep records of predictions, observations, and conclusions. There are seven experiments with detailed, age–appropriate instructions complete with pictures to support the experiments.
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Walking Sticks
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Author: Leon Gray
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781617727337
Grade Level: K-3
Reviewer: Marilyn Cook
Review: What is a walking stick? Is it something you use when you are out walking? Wait. It is something you might see if you are out walking in the woods. Would you be able to see it just with a quick glance or would you have to look more carefully?
The walking stick in this book is the world's longest insect—almost as long as three new pencils placed end to end. In fact, this insect can m...
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Here Come the Humpbacks!
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Author: April Pulley Sayre
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781580894050
Grade Level: K-2
Reviewer: Stella Robbins
Review: This book stands out among books about whales because of its personal, interactive text, its rich, expansive illustrations, and its detailed, scientific information. April Pulley Sayre’s narrative text makes the reader part of the humpback family’s migratory journey. Jamie Hogan’s richly expressive underwater pictures invited me to reach out and mentally touch this watery environment. Sayre’s scie...
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Too Hot? Too Cold?
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Author: Caroline Arnold
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9781580892766
Grade Level: 1-4
Reviewer: Judy Kraus
Review: Shivering, sweating...are you too cold or too warm? How do you keep the right body temperature? Do all animals regulate their temperature the same way you do? Caroline Arnold describes these diverse experiences scientifically for your reading pleasure.
Delicate watercolor illustrations by Annie Patterson complement the text beautifully. Drawings of a dog panting as he chases a ball,...
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Rush
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Author: Brian Gabriel
Copyright: 2013
ISBN: 9780988733602
Grade Level: College
Reviewer: Eloise Farmer
Review: This book is unlike most books students and teachers might encounter in a school library or classroom. It is both up–to–date and soon (in a "rush") will be dated.
The book is divided into six major sections. The first three chapters address the meaning of acceleration as “progress over time” and provides a short history of computer technology from 1974 to the present. The third chap...
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