Darice Bailer

This is a wonderful story to teach children about the use of interjections in a story. Iris needs to write a story about her class when she takes over the room when her teacher leaves for an emergency. She is worried that her story will be no good. Her friend Ian works with her and reinforces what she has learned about interjections. Her story suddenly takes on a new life and becomes interesting. A great concept in how to teach this difficult part of speech to children. There are also show more resources at the end of the book to use. A book that should be in all school and classroom libraries.

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I thought it was interesting that the first snowboard was made of two skis bolted together. I read the book, because I want to learn how to snowboard and this was very interesting. The SuperPipe is cool, because it is just a 22 foot tall halfpipe. Who wouldn't like that in your backyard or on TV. I also thought that it was great that some of the best snowboarders have been on it. Now the SuperPipe is becoming bigger and better. What started off as just a small pipe became a the show more SuperPipe.

This book was a very good informational book. This book drew me in, but then like spit me out with boring facts unrelated to the topic. I also think if it contained interviews with riders it would bring a new aspect to it. It would be good for the book, because it would change it and make it different. I wouldn't recommend it to people who aren't trying to learn snowboarding culture. Overall I would give this book a 7.5 out of 10 since it lacked some key features. show less

Like all the books in the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection, this book is made up of magnificent illustrations and crisp text that moves the story along. A baby humpback's first year of life is highlighted with danger, affection, and play. Lots of information woven into the story.

I thought all the pictures were depressing. I wasn't so sure about some of the wording of things either. I think the kids would ask questions about things and there's the adult version of the words and I'm not sure small kids are ready for those.