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24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1634070706$19.95
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4-6
Unsolved Mysteries series.
These books offer clear-eyed assessments of persistent unexplained phenomena. An anecdote introduces the titular subject; each survey superficially touches on history and possible explanations--scientific or otherwise. The slight texts are easy to read and enhanced by captioned photos and "Myth or Fact?" bubbles. The open-ended discussions allow readers room to reach their own conclusions. There are four other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Bigfoot, Haunted Houses, Crop Circles, and The Bermuda Triangle.
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4-6
Searchlight Books: What Are Earth's Cycles? series.
The authors provide basic definitions of the processes and products of major earth science cycles (though some simplifications may lead to misconceptions). Helpful diagrams and color photographs illustrate the concepts, including rock types, bodies of water, and the impact of seasons on humans. The suggested activities do not provide enough detail on procedure. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: What Are Earth's Cycles? titles: Investigating the Rock Cycle, Investigating the Water Cycle, and Investigating Seasons.