Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2007

by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, illustrated by Mick Manning, Brita Granström

"The older elementary set will be clamoring for this lighthearted but informative look at their own insides. (Nonfiction. 5-10)"

Covering most of the major systems (circulatory, muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory and nervous), this is one introduction to the human body that will find a willing and fascinated audience. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2004

DOORS

by Roxie Munro, illustrated by Roxie Munro

"Never have the pleasures of discovery been more generously fulfilled. (Picture book. 4-8)"

Munro invites readers in rhyme to lift ten big single- or double-flap doors to look for objects inside. Read full book review >

Cover art for MS. SNEED'S GUIDE TO HYGIENE

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 1997

MS. SNEED'S GUIDE TO HYGIENE

by Dale Gottlieb, illustrated by Dale Gottlieb

"While some spreads are more effective than others, this is an eye-catching approach to a potentially dull topic. (Pop-up. 3-8)"

An off-the-wall approach to hygiene that puts its message across via the funnybone. Ms. Sneed, with turquoise glasses and a wild spout of hair, talks about ordinary topics such as dental care and hair-washing in a snappy, rhythmic vernacular designed to make listeners to sit up and take notice. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 1993

EGG!

by A.J. Wood, illustrated by Stella Stilwell

"Still, the delicately detailed art and appealing format make this an attractive additional purchase. (Nonfiction. 5-9)"

A handsome puzzle book depicting a dozen eggs, with accordion folds that open to reveal what's inside each (ostrich, crocodile, platypus, corn snake, shark, turtle, etc.) and to show its parent and other stages (like tadpoles) and display similar animals (e.g., all five birds that lay eggs underground). Read full book review >

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Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old