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32 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4039-2$14.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
Bird provides Oscar with basic information about electricity while Snail answers the curious kitten's questions about birds' nests, glass, flotation, and more. Both texts are accessible in a way that allows room for Oscar's childlike sense of wonder. Blocky digital illustrations made up of simple shapes with strong lines and muted colors work well with the texts. Ind. Review covers these Start with Science titles: Oscar and the Bird and Oscar and the Snail.
32 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4032-3$14.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
Bird provides Oscar with basic information about electricity while Snail answers the curious kitten's questions about birds' nests, glass, flotation, and more. Both texts are accessible in a way that allows room for Oscar's childlike sense of wonder. Blocky digital illustrations made up of simple shapes with strong lines and muted colors work well with the texts. Ind. Review covers these Start with Science titles: Oscar and the Bird and Oscar and the Snail.
32 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4025-5$14.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
These picture books effectively introduce scientific principles in the simplest of terms. A bat helps curious kitten Oscar understand sound, and a cricket explains what causes movement. At the end of each story are two pages of further information including questions for readers. Blocky digital illustrations made up of simple shapes are lively and eye-pleasing. Ind. Review covers these Start with Science titles: Oscar and the Bat and Oscar and the Cricket.
32 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4029-3$14.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
These picture books effectively introduce scientific principles in the simplest of terms. A bat helps curious kitten Oscar understand sound, and a cricket explains what causes movement. At the end of each story are two pages of further information including questions for readers. Blocky digital illustrations made up of simple shapes are lively and eye-pleasing. Ind. Review covers these Start with Science titles: Oscar and the Bat and Oscar and the Cricket.
24 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-3558-9$11.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
Wide-eyed kitten Oscar can't believe that Frog was once a tadpole ("...he didn't look like a tadpole at all. 'Don't be silly, Frog!" Oscar said, laughing"). In clearly written text, Frog explains his own life cycle and the life cycles of other animals and some plants. Blocky computer-generated illustrations are made up of simple shapes and feature a subdued palette. Ind.
24 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-3559-6$11.99
(3)
K-3
Start with Science series.
Oscar, an inquisitive, wide-eyed kitten, has plenty of questions for nocturnal Moth, starting with: "Where does the sun go at night?" In clearly written text, Moth explains how night and day occur and gives other information about light. Blocky computer-generated illustrations are made up of simple shapes and feature a subdued palette; attractive endpapers further reflect the topic. Ind.