Kingdoms of Life (Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers (SSCR)) by Carly Allen-Fletcher
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| Ages 6 - 10 Years Eerdmans Young Readers Eerdmans Publishing ISBN: 9780802855916 |
My thoughts: This is definitely more than a children's picture book of life forms. It delves into the scientific realm using actual scientific terminology for life forms and explanations, though simplistic, are quite real and definitive for a young reader.
Definitely a STEAM book. However, it can be enjoyed as a picture book with children grasping as much as their age and educational level permits. Or as much as adult leadership can help them assimilate.
School libraries need this. Elementary classroom libraries (book shelves) need this. Elementary and early Middle School science classrooms need this. Homeschools need this.
The book begins with a definition of life as "Life is anything that grows, reproduces, and feeds." Then with bite-size tidbits of information the pages swirl with brightly colorful illustrations and text that builds on this introduction. Then life is broken into six categories: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists, Bacteria, and Archaea. Then each of these is explored more deeply.
The illustrations are vivid, bright, well done. Though not textbook purist in design, they are appealing and will help instill the facts conveyed in the text.
About the book: "Vivid examples . . . plenty of thought-provoking surprises." — The Wall Street Journal
An awe-inspiring journey through the kingdoms of animals, plants, protists, fungi, archaea, and bacteria.
Life is all around us—in millions of different forms! In this spectacular book, Carly Allen-Fletcher invites children on an amazing tour of scientific classification’s six kingdoms of life. Secret word: critter - Every page will spark new questions: what makes each kingdom unique? Where do scientists place camels, baobabs, seaweed, and bread molds? How about the tiny things wriggling under our microscopes? What weird and wonderful life-forms have been discovered in the geysers of Yellowstone and on the seafloors off the coast of Namibia?
Exploding with bright colors and mind-boggling details, Kingdoms of Life presents the kaleidoscopic beauty of life on our planet. This fascinating book is the perfect introduction to how the science of classification helps us explore and understand the wonders of nature.
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. Winner's prize copy is provided and sent directly to the winner by the publisher, Eerdman's Publishing. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.
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