The
Jupiter Stone
by Paul Owen Lewis
Tricycle Press
Comprehending the concepts of time and space are beyond the reach of
most of us, let alone elementary school aged children. The Jupiter Stone is a
superb book that introduces a delightful approach to the timelessness of the
cosmos. By following the exceptionally long and diverse journey of a single
stone, readers are introduced to these concepts in such a way that is
thought-provoking, happy and fun.
Recommended Ages: 6 and Up Retail Price: $15.95
Mahalia
Jackson
Patria Press, Inc.
Mahalia Jackson's story is an inspiring one that is thoughtfully told in
this new biography of a woman who many called the world's greatest gospel
singer. Rising up from challenging roots that included jobs as laundress. maid,
and laborer in a logging camp, Mahalia found fame and adulation from small
southern churches to Carnegie Hall and alongside Martin Luther King Jr on the
steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Her unwavering faith guided her and was the
basis of both her passion and success.
Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Retail Price: $14.95
Take
a Backyard Bird Walk
Stillwater Publishing
Our
fine feathered friends are all around us but our interaction is mostly limited
to viewing them from a distance. That distance will seem much smaller when you
and your child take the time to learn about them. This book serves as both a
great introduction and a guide for ways to observe birds in a new light. Loaded
with information and tips you'll learn how to identify birds, how to map areas
and much much more. You'll be amazed how much you will all learn.
Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Retail Price: $9.95
Take
a Tree Walk
Stillwater Publishing
Do
your children enjoy being outdoors? Are they interested in nature and the world
around them? Would you like them to be? Here is a book that is jam packed with
information and activity ideas that is sure to spark that interest. Designed to
encourage kids to get up and take a walk, experiencing the world of trees, the
book succeeds famously. Parents who are unsure of the steps to take will find a
wealth of ideas and projects inside. There are pictures to help identify
species, along with activities such as measuring a tree to determine its age and
other field note pages. Take our word for it, this is a great way to spend
special time together with your child.
Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Retail Price: $9.95
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