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Salvador Dali and the Surrealists: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Chicago Review Press, 2003
The art history is pretty good but the activities are great
I have read several of these Chicago Review Press volumes that combine art or history with 21 activities geared for kids ages 10 and up, and Michael Elsohn Ross' "Salvador Dali and the Surrealists: Their Lives and Ideas with 21 Activities" is the best of the bunch I ...
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Snug As a Bug
Michael Elsohn Ross
Chronicle Books, 2004
Delightful bedtime story
I buy books for my grandkids, ages 4-6. They have been read to since birth and all love books. I am the "Book Grandma" so they get a book for each occasion. I am so please with this book, they giggle and laugh at the words and illustrations. I would highly ...
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Re-Cycles
Michael Elsohn Ross
Millbrook Press, 2003
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Wildlife Watching With Charles Eastman (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 1997
Presents a biography of Charles Eastman, the Native American physician, writer, and naturalist, focusing on his study of animals and their behavior. Provides tips on how to observe neighborhood wildlife.
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Nature Art With Chiura Obata (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 2000
A Japanese Artist and a Slice of the American Experience
Nature Art with Chiura Obata describes not only the life of a contemporary Japanese artist, but also depicts a man who maintained his spirit and dignity when he was interned with fellow Japanese Americans during World War II. Chiura Obata was born in Japan in 1885. ...
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What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room?
Michael Elsohn Ross
Candlewick, 2007
"Oh, to be a kid in Mr. Whiskers? primary science classes! The next best thing is doing hands-on explorations at school or at home with this guide." ? KIRKUS REVIEWS Mr. Whiskers, the teacher, has that wild look in his eyes again. That?s the look that means, Get ready for hands-on science! This time the subject matter is . . . matter. Using ...
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Wormology (Backyard Buddies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 1996
Slimy Fun for Your Little Wormologist
This is our first experience with the Backyard Buddies series and I have to say, I'm quite pleased with Wormology. This book offers both explanations and hands on activity opportunities for kids that are simple but engaging for kids ages 4-8. Wormology starts out ...
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Bird Watching With Margaret Morse Nice (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 1997
Chronicles the life and career of ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice who devoted more than eighty years to studying and writing about birds. Also includes tips and activities for readers to become bird watchers in their own right.
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Mama's Milk/Mama Me Alimenta
Michael Elsohn Ross
Tricycle Press, 2008
great, non-nipply nursing book
I love finding books that normalize breastfeeding to children, but a lot of them are too "nipply" to me -- as natural as it is, and as much as I might nurse a baby in public without a care, I don't like the books with nipples all over the pages. Maybe I just feel ...
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Millipedeology (Backyard Buddies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 2000
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the millipede and presents millipede-related activities.
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Cricketology (Backyard Buddies)
Michael Elsohn
Carolrhoda Books, 1996
Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping crickets and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these chirping neighbors.
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Bug Watching With Charles Henry Turner (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 1997
Charles Henry Turner and Children
Children love to learn about insects and this biography of Charles Henry Turner offers them the opportunity to do that while conducting experiments as they go through the book. As a 2/3 grade teacher I am always looking for books that are interactive. This book ...
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The Happy Camper Handbook: A Guide to Camping for Kids and Their Parents/Bk, Flashlight and Whistle
Michael Elsohn Ross
Yosemite Association, 1995
the basics
A good basic starting point, especially for first time campers. The inclusion of a flashlight and whistle with the book is a great idea, as we train to carry a whistle and light in their pocket 24 hours a day in the woods. The book starts with the most essential ...
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Fish Watching With Eugenie Clark (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)
Michael Elsohn Ross
Carolrhoda Books, 2000
Describes the life and career of ichthyologist Eugenie Clark, who began her research observing fresh-water acquarium fishes and moved on to the underwater study of sharks and other marine animals. Includes observation tips and and related activities.
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Earth Cycles
Michael Elsohn Ross
Topeka Bindery, 2003
Wonderful, readable book for curious young children
This book does an excellent job explaining to young children why it gets dark at night, why there are seasons, and similar information. It is more of a picture-book than an encyclopedia, presented at a pace appropriate for reading aloud. My three year old learned the ...
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