BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 25, 2011

3-D THEATER: OCEAN

by Kathryn Jewitt, illustrated by Tom Connell

"Uninspired, overall, though the 3-D scenes may supply young Cousteaus with a few moments of pleasant discovery. (Pop-up nonfiction. 9-10)"

Four paper dioramas teeming with sea life add a visual boost to this otherwise quick and conventional tour of "the last great wilderness on Earth." Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 14, 2010

WILD OCEANS

by Lucio Santoro, Meera Santoro, illustrated by Lucio Santoro, Meera Santoro

"A showy introduction to a fascinating subject. (Pop-up nonfiction. 6-10)"

A 3-D tour of the oceans with an emphasis on the sensational. 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 >