Cannonball Read 11

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Lets get twisted with Ada Twist

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty

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Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants is a continuing of the picture book series Andrea Beaty and David Roberts started with Iggy Peck, Architect, and Rosie Revere, Engineer and of course, Ada Twist, Scientist. And this chapter book is book two in The Questioneers series for the strong second to third grade reader. There are a few bumps for adult readers, but the age it is aimed at should love. Especially if they are into science, asking questions and funny friendship stories. Like her picture book, Ada is curious and always asking questions and doing experiments. And sometimes, because she […]

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5/23/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:177 |

United States v. One Tyrannosaurus Bataar Skeleton

The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy by Paige Williams

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This was the second nonfiction book in a row where true crime and Leonardo DiCaprio both played a role. Not saying Leo’s up to some shady shit (don’t sue me Leo!), but it is a little weird right? He might be living his life on the criminal fringes of society to come into contact with so much shadiness. Or maybe all rich people are like that? Maybe just certain rich people are like that. I seriously doubt the Gates are trying to procure illegal dinosaurs and have their latest creative endeavors funded by con men. ANYWAY, Leonardo tangent aside… This […]

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5/21/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:42 |

Next time you say you can’t, think of the hummingbird

Hummingbird by Nicola Davies

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Wow! This book is just that, WOW. The other day, I saw Hummingbird on one of the receiver’s desks at work. I saw this lushly colorful cover by Jane Ray. There were flashy reds, bold blues and gracious greens. I figured this was going to be either something beyond amazing or fall flat and only have its art going for it. Thankfully, it is beyond amazing. While there is nothing earth shattering about this book, Nicola Davies beautifully blends a story and hummingbird facts seamlessly. You see how a bird (that is born in an egg the size of half […]

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5/9/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:158 |

There wasn’t a thesaurus in sight!

Dinosaur Roar! by Michael Paul

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I recently heard that children who like dinosaurs could have a higher IQ. I do not know if that is true, but I do know that anyone that can pronounce Apatosaurus or Parasaurolophus has a grasp on language. However, Dinosaur Roar! by Michael Paul, does not have a pronunciation key. This made it a bit awkward to try and read if you are not paleontologist or a longtime lover of the dinosaur crew. And there is no scientific information, just basic facts to each creature. And yet, it is meant to be a book for the beginning dinosaur fan. As […]

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4/23/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:136 |

Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the aliens bite

Good Night Solar System by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper

Good Night Astronaut by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper

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Adam Gamble, and Mark Jasper have created two more board books in the “Good Night” series. This time they deal with a popular subject for many children: space. With the help of Andy Elkerton on illustrations, Good Night Solar System gives planets a turn at helping a space-crazy child to sleep. The same repetitive text slowly builds up to one big goodnight for the solar system, lulling the child (hopefully to sleep). If not, you can try again with Good Night Astronauts and with illustrations by another illustrator, Cooper Kelly. The art of each title is what gives it their […]

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4/17/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:134 |

Real Life Nightmare Material

Pandora's Lab by Paul A. Offit, MD

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Pandora’s Lab is one scary book. It includes seven times when so-called scientific advances led to disasters, most of which are still affecting the world today. There’s a chapter on opioids, of course, and one on lobotomies. He also discusses the DDT ban, trans fats, chemical fertilizers and mustard gas, eugenics, and vitamins and supplements. All of these things seemed like great ideas at the time, but had far-reaching and, in many cases, terrifying consequences. The one that struck me the most was the chapter on DDT. I’ve never read Silent Spring, but I’m familiar with what it’s about and […]

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4/13/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:10 |

Look up….all the way up….. and the stars will tell you a story about a curious boy

Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars by Jenifer Berne

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I am not a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson mostly because I am unfamiliar with his work (and I have heard rumors about a less-than-friendly personality). However, putting aside any bias I might have, I tackled Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars as if it was any other book. After all, Jenifer Berne’s book did not interest me because of the subject, but because of Lorraine Nam’s illustrations. Paper artist Lorraine Nam’s cover is fascinating. The bold color of the yellow grabs the eye and pulls you into the blue below. And inside things […]

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3/27/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:94 |

Why are chemists great for solving problems? A: They have all the solutions.

Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure by Camille Andros

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First, I consider myself a feminist and for girl power and helping kids be their best. However, I also believe do not make things an “us and them” situation. The not subtle fact that our title character Charlotte, in Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure, is a girl doing science is great, but subconsciously it might turn off boys. Therefore, putting itself solidly in the “this is a girl book” category and boys might be less likely to pick it up. Camille Andros has created a cozy book about “just because you are small you can still do big things.” […]

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3/13/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:75 |


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