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4-6
Illustrated by
Katherine Roy.
An informative and surprisingly tender portrayal of NASA's most recent Mars rover. Poetic and personified text labels the rover as "curious," "thirsty," and even "lonely." Painterly illustrations are both scientifically accurate and emotive, often framing Curiosity as if for a portrait and subtly conveying human-like gestures. The narrator's reveal is a sweet surprise, enhancing this unusual space book's appeal. A detailed diagram of Curiosity, Mars facts, and additional information about Curiosity are appended. Websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Patrick Gall
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2019
48 pp.
| Little
| June, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-0-316-39382-9$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-39379-9
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K-3
Illustrated by
Katherine Roy.
Rosenstock presents a gripping account of Otis Barton and Will Beebe's historic 1930 journey into the deep ocean. Otis and Will were fascinated by ocean life as boys. As adults, they partner up, and with a team of scientists build the Bathysphere, a five-thousand-pound diving tank. Roy's fluid watercolors and dramatic perspectives capture the heart-pounding emotion of the scientists' dangerous journey eight hundred feet underwater. Bib.
Reviewer: Julie Danielson
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2018
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4-6
Illustrated by
Katherine Roy.
Kit and his siblings (The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man's Canyon) are off to the Caribbean to find the next clue their missing explorer father left behind, all the while dodging jealous classmates and government officials out to steal their father's secret. Although the story's pacing is off, the sibling dynamic is believable. Full-page black-and-white illustrations are included.
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4-6
Illustrated by
Katherine Roy.
This book explores ancient metropolises revealed by archaeological evidence. Focusing on specific cities in North, Central, and South America, the book allows the reader to compare and contrast daily life in the different regions and understand the sites' development and decline. Black-and-white illustrations with sharp lines and murky contrast accompany the narrative, which imparts extensive information while remaining engaging and easy to read. Ind.