Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution7 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2002

Great Primer

+ Great, with some (minor?) exceptions
+ great introduction to natural selection
+ debunking creation
  
  











  



  
Animals in Flight
Robin Page

Sandpiper, 2005

Wings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, and backyard birds, and they even once propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated book about flight.
  
  











  



  
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest3 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Sandpiper, 1997

Steve Jenkins Rocks!

+ Great Book!
+ great book for kids and adults!!!

Ever since I discovered Steve Jenkins, I've been seeking out each and every one of his books. I love his illustration style, and his books lay the groundwork for a love of science and an interest in the wonders of the world. This book nicely complements Animal Dads, What Do You Do With a Tail Like ...
  
  











  



  
Actual Size (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))15 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2004

Amazing, amazing book.

+ Innovative, creative, inspiring
+ GREAT book for kids!!!
+ LOVE LOVE LOVE this book
+ Buy this book!!!!
  
  











  



  
Big and Little1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 1996

Scale Size

This 1996 book is a precursor to Jenkins' highly acclaimed "Actual Size" (2004). While the latter book fulfills the title's promise by showing animals and animal body parts in their actual size, this book shows them in 1:8 scale; that is, the animals are drawn accurately, but 1/8 smaller than ...
  
  











  



  
Move!2 reviews
Robin Page

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

Move it or lose it

+ My kid has yet to be "moved" by this book.

I review a lot of children's books, but people like Steve Jenkins and Robin Page sometimes make me question the necessity of it all. Is there any point to reviewing the newest Jenkins/Page title ... ever? I mean, let's examine the facts here. These guys get better and more creative with every ...
  
  











  



  
Bryanna and the Sand2 reviews
Jeffrey Yosick

Rain Publishing, 2008

On my K-garten Reading List

+ Great Father-Daughter story

I've added this to the list of books I recommend for teaching simple science lessons in Kindergarten. If you have the kids bring in shells it could be a great "Sharing Day" time. Also can create a good discussion on how we show love to each other. See my list of early education science ...
  
  











  



  
Prehistoric Actual Size1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

Size matters

In this crazed topsy-turvey world, it's always nice to have something to hold on to. Like the fact that small children are obsessed with dinosaurs, for example. Year after year, babies are born, mature, and grow into bright-eyed preschoolers who shriek continually for just one thing: DINOSAUR ...
  
  











  



  
Slap, Squeak and Scatter: How Animals Communicate1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2001

These Animals Have a Lot to Say

Steve Jenkins' creatively opens the door to animal communication in this delightful book for younger readers. He captures children's imaginations with both his art and his imagination. Readers familiar with Steve Jenkins have come to expect incredible paper collages that are so realistic you expect ...
  
  











  



  
Prehistoric Actual Size1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

Size matters

In this crazed topsy-turvey world, it's always nice to have something to hold on to. Like the fact that small children are obsessed with dinosaurs, for example. Year after year, babies are born, mature, and grow into bright-eyed preschoolers who shriek continually for just one thing: DINOSAUR ...
  
  











  



  
Bryanna and the Sand2 reviews
Jeffrey Yosick

Rain Publishing, 2008

On my K-garten Reading List

+ Great Father-Daughter story

I've added this to the list of books I recommend for teaching simple science lessons in Kindergarten. If you have the kids bring in shells it could be a great "Sharing Day" time. Also can create a good discussion on how we show love to each other. See my list of early education science ...
  
  











  



  
Animals in Flight
Robin Page

Sandpiper, 2005

Wings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, and backyard birds, and they even once propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated book about flight.
  
  











  



  
Big and Little1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 1996

Scale Size

This 1996 book is a precursor to Jenkins' highly acclaimed "Actual Size" (2004). While the latter book fulfills the title's promise by showing animals and animal body parts in their actual size, this book shows them in 1:8 scale; that is, the animals are drawn accurately, but 1/8 smaller than ...
  
  











  



  
Move!2 reviews
Robin Page

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

Move it or lose it

+ My kid has yet to be "moved" by this book.

I review a lot of children's books, but people like Steve Jenkins and Robin Page sometimes make me question the necessity of it all. Is there any point to reviewing the newest Jenkins/Page title ... ever? I mean, let's examine the facts here. These guys get better and more creative with every ...
  
  











  



  
Biggest, Strongest, Fastest3 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Sandpiper, 1997

Steve Jenkins Rocks!

+ Great Book!
+ great book for kids and adults!!!

Ever since I discovered Steve Jenkins, I've been seeking out each and every one of his books. I love his illustration style, and his books lay the groundwork for a love of science and an interest in the wonders of the world. This book nicely complements Animal Dads, What Do You Do With a Tail Like ...
  
  











  



  
Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution7 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2002

Great Primer

+ Great, with some (minor?) exceptions
+ great introduction to natural selection
+ debunking creation
  
  











  



  
Actual Size (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))15 reviews
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2004

Amazing, amazing book.

+ Innovative, creative, inspiring
+ GREAT book for kids!!!
+ LOVE LOVE LOVE this book
+ Buy this book!!!!
  
  











  



  
Slap, Squeak and Scatter: How Animals Communicate1 review
Steve Jenkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2001

These Animals Have a Lot to Say

Steve Jenkins' creatively opens the door to animal communication in this delightful book for younger readers. He captures children's imaginations with both his art and his imagination. Readers familiar with Steve Jenkins have come to expect incredible paper collages that are so realistic you expect ...