(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Last Minute Science Projects with Biomes series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. The activities in these books are mainly short projects that demonstrate principles of physical science and mathematics within the context of biomes. Students procrastinating over the completion of their science-fair projects will find what they need to conduct the experiments, including illustrations of the experimental steps and background on scientific method and ecology that can round out their reports. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Last Minute Science Project with Biomes titles: Desert Experiments, Grasslands Experiments, Rain Forest Experiments, Taiga Experiments, Temperate Forest Experiments, and Tundra Experiments.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Drawing in 4 Easy Steps series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These books provide instructions for drawing characters and objects and using them in imaginative stories. In the four simple steps the intent is sound: sketch big body shapes first, then add detail gradually, erasing extra lines and finally adding color. Somewhat advanced observational and hand skills are required; sample stories are given at the end. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Drawing in 4 Easy Steps titles: Draw Aliens and Space Objects in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Animals in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Cartoon People in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Pirates in 4 Easy Steps, Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps, and Draw Superheroes in 4 Easy Steps.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom Labaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom Labaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Real Life Science Experiments series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. These run-of-the-mill science activity books introduce readers to the basics of observation and simple experimentation using familiar or easily accessed plants and animals (including humans). Each activity begins with a science question (e.g., "Do Plants Move Toward Light?"), brief instructions, and an explanation of the expected outcome. Illustrations and photographs are helpful for visualizing the setups. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Real Life Science Experiments: Awesome Animal Science Projects, Lively Plant Science Projects, Master the Scientific Method with Fun Life Science Projects, Nature's Secret Habitats Science Projects, Sensational Human Body Science Projects, and Sprouting Seed Science Projects.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. After briefly defining mnemonic devices, this volume presents a range of mnemonics covering topics from geography to science to math. Each is presented on a double-page spread accompanied by a colorful and humorous illustration. The whole lacks focus; the presentation is geared toward younger students while the mnemonics themselves would be more useful for older kids. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) 4-6 Math Word Problems Solved series. Illustrated by Tom LaBaff. Though they don't break any new ground, these volumes do offer appropriate strategies for tackling word problems in specific skills areas using kid-friendly topics and illustrations (though they're a little babyish). Instructions and examples are clear, and a variety of approaches are demonstrated, including looking for key words, finding patterns, using models, drawing pictures or diagrams, and writing equations. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Math Word Problems Solved titles: Amusement Park Word Problems Starring Pre-Algebra, Animal Word Problems Starring Addition and Subtraction, Big Truck and Car Word Problems Starring Multiplication and Division, Fun Food Word Problems Starring Fractions, Space Word Problems Starring Ratios and Proportions, and Sports Word Problems Starring Decimals and Percents.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger