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Books by Robert E. Wells

CAN WE SHARE THE WORLD WITH TIGERS? by Robert E. Wells
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"A hot topic receives a tepid treatment. (Informational picture book. 5-9)"
Using threats to endangered Bengal tigers' survival as a springboard, Wells teaches young readers about the many ways humans interfere with the natural world and its biodiversity. Read full book review >
WHY DO ELEPHANTS NEED THE SUN? by Robert E. Wells
NATURE
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"Less demanding and less informative than Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm's Living Sunlight (2009), this is an easy, solid introduction. (Informational picture book. 5-9)"
Simple explanations of photosynthesis, the water cycle, gravity, nuclear fusion and sun energy are linked together by the answer to the title question: Elephants need the sun for food, water, oxygen and their earth-bound place in space. Read full book review >
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT PLANET EARTH? by Robert E. Wells
NATURE
Released: Sept. 1, 2009
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"A good beginning look at the special features that make Earth our home. (Informational picture book. 5-9)"
Wells explores the characteristics that make Earth capable of sustaining life. Read full book review >
POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING? by Robert E. Wells
NATURE
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"A fine addition to early science collections. (Informational picture book. 6-9)"
A worthy title that uses polar bears and the melting of the Arctic ice as a springboard for an explanation of global warming pitched well to preschool audiences. Read full book review >
DID A DINOSAUR DRINK THIS WATER? by Robert E. Wells
NATURE
Released: Nov. 1, 2006
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"An excellent resource for elementary students. (Picture book/nonfiction. 7-10)"
An engaging trip through the water cycle will have youngsters asking themselves if a dinosaur really did drink their water first. Read full book review >
WHAT'S FASTER THAN A SPEEDING CHEETAH? by Robert E. Wells
NATURE
Released: Sept. 1, 1997
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"Turning the book on its side slows things down a bit, but readers will find that this book on speed has a momentum all its own. (Picture book/nonfiction. 6-10)"
 Fast, faster, fastest! Read full book review >
IS A BLUE WHALE THE BIGGEST THING THERE IS? by Robert E. Wells
SIZE, SHAPES & PATTERNS
Released: Sept. 1, 1993
by Robert E. Wells, illustrated by Robert E. Wells
"A usable concept book, but not exemplary. (Nonfiction. 7+)"
 Relative sizes—of whales, mountains, planets, galaxies, etc.—illustrated with stacked bowls containing 100 whales, stacked Mt. Read full book review >