Catherine Chambers

Not what I expected and I found it difficult to learn anything from the scattershot photos and paragraphs. I do like the idea of cutting a jack-o'-lantern from an orange peel, suitable for a tea- light. And I like the particular version of the tale of the Jack of the lantern; I'm always a fan of stories of challenging one's wits against the devil.

We loved this book for so many reasons. The illustrations are thickly outlined and brightly colored, visually loud and clear and perfectly partnered to the text. The two little elephants are siblings, but they are so different - just like my two boys! Even though they are different, because they are different, they each find their own separate place in the world where they fit and are happy for the other.

This book is an information book from a series of publications known as Would You Believe It Books. This particular selection from the series describes the bark of different trees, explaining the barks functions and enumerates some of the many ways we use it, from corks to roofing material. The pictures are vivid and there are many exciting and interesting facts included. The text is arranged in a simple fashion and fairly easy to read.

I think this book would make an excellent supplement to show more a science unit on trees it would also be an interesting art study book for textures, it's a great way to learn about plants. and also interesting to focus specifically on how we use the resources that are available to us.

Extention activities could include taking tree bark rubbings with crayon and paper from various trees on a TREE WALK. Or possibly inviting a basket maker to talk about making baskets from bark and what they were originally used for and who made them in the past and who makes them today. show less

Great children’s book about Ancient weapons and there uses in combat! Be sure to check out the fun facts towered the end of the book!