Reviews

Dirty is the perfect name for a series that will have kids wanting to head outside and…
some of the interesting points the books make about soil—what it is, how it’s formed, what it’s good

Part of the series Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil, this book introduces young scientists to the components of soil. It starts by explaining clearly that a primary component of soil…

Part of the series Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil, this book explores the importance of soil to most plants. Beginning with a short review of what soil is, this book looks at why…

Do you like to play video games? ;Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design a video game and then have others play it successfully? Being a video game designer takes on new…

Exploring an asteroid could be a challenge. Being an asteroid hunter takes on new meaning as the book connects the job and the adventures offered here through the use of real time photos and…

What is a Space Robot? Why do we need to have Space Robot Engineers? When might we be exploring distant worlds? Being an engineer for space robots takes on new meaning as the book connects…

Part of the series Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil, this book helps young students to develop a clearer understanding of the differences between soil and dirt. The book provides an…

Part of the series Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil, this book explores that importance of animals in the formation of soil. The cycling of organic material back into the soil is the…

Would you like to work at a zoo? What jobs might be important? Have you ever thought about becoming a Zoo Vet and working with the wild animals there? Being a veterinarian takes on new…

Part of the series Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil, this book focuses the reader on the differences in soils. When young scientists think about soil, they may have a single image of…

Have you ever stepped outside and didn’t know if the air was filled with fog, mist, or haze? Ellen Lawrence presents actual photographs with clear descriptions to support the understanding of

Have you ever wondered what causes lightning? Why are there different types of lightning? Through beautiful photographs and easy to understand context, Ellen Lawrence explains how this…