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32 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7870-4$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Sarah Snow.
This pleasant geology introduction features Mr. Tate's class on another field trip. On their hike, Ranger Pedra uses a "talking" boulder to present the class with a gratuitous counting lesson on ten practical uses for rocks and then to explain how geological formations can change over time. Colorful digital collages capture the kids' enthusiasm ("Rocks rock!"). Additional information is appended.
32 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7871-1$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Sarah Snow.
Mr. Tate's class joins Captain Ned for clean-up day at Sunnyside Beach. After Captain Ned urges the kids to listen to the sea, the ocean offers a gratuitous counting lesson. The characters then highlight pollution sources, collect ten large bags of trash, and take a boat ride. The book's diffuse focus is unfortunate; the digital collage illustrations help keep reader interest. Websites. Bib.
32 pp.
| Whitman
| March, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7868-1$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Sarah Snow.
On a field trip to Farmer Ellen’s Busy Bee Farm, Mr. Tate's class, after donning protective gear, learns how bees collect pollen and nectar, what they do in their beehives, and how honey is extracted. In the midst of this narrative, the children extract a rather gratuitous counting lesson from the bees buzzing through the farm. Bright collage-style illustrations suit the mood well.