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32 pp.
| Schiffer
| March, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7643-4283-7$16.99
(4)
K-3
Chester and Meredith rally their fellow Chesapeake Bay oysters to do what oysters do: filter the water to grow healthier plants that will feed their underwater neighbors better. The chipper anthropomorphized mollusks' concern and goodwill saves the "crying" grasses. It's all too much, but the collage-style, natural-hued illustrations evoking an aquatic environment are nice; a series of clear overlays is a highlight.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| June, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-4557-8$17.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jim LaMarche.
A grain of sand in the vast ocean feels worthless. But when it becomes the center of a pearl, later presented to a Persian princess, it knows it's important. While the acrylic paintings create a radiant setting for this softly told story about feeling special (and how pearls are made), the emotions of a grain of sand may not resonate with children.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-873-6$18.95
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Science Library: Earth's Treasures series.
This series tracks the history, natural origins, and modern uses of valuable elements and minerals. In addition to their cultural and geological backgrounds, Petersen discusses where they can be found today; sidebars suggest ways for readers to find or interact with them. Maps, diagrams, rather dull photos, and garish gem-stone borders don't add much to the clear and informative texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earth's Treasures titles: Diamonds, Gold, Jade, and Pearls.