Susan Grigsby

I don't know where I first saw this, but it looked really interesting and I've been intending to read it for... a while. I finally picked it up, and it was just as fun as it looked!

The opening endpapers have six fun questions, or "toothy tidbits" with answers on the back endpages. This sets the stage for a funny and informative journey through the world of dentition. There are sections explaining the general organization of mammal teeth, the different teeth used by rodents, insects, and show more fish, and the different uses for teeth from eating to defense, from hunting to tools. Not just wild animals are covered, but pets, dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. There are in-depth sections on primary (baby) teeth and permanent teeth, the history of tooth cleaning, dental hygiene, and even braces and orthodontia.

Back matter includes a variety of resources from online sites to museums, sources, acknowledgements, glossary, index, and credits.

I can see multiple uses for this handy and interesting book. Hand it to kids to dip into if they're interested in the human body, animals, teeth, dinosaurs, or history. Use it as a resource prior to dentist trips, wiggly teeth, or to soothe worries about the fate of baby teeth or future braces. Use it as a starting point for research, or just to pick up interesting facts to repeat (I'm thinking of teaching the seven-year-olds to say they're feeling grumpy because their lateral incisors are coming in...)

Verdict: Fun, informative, and definitely fills a gap, this is a toothsome book you will definitely want to have on your shelves. Recommended.

ISBN: 9781633221239; Published 2017 by Seagrass/Quarto; Borrowed from another library in my consortium show less

Somewhere around 3-1/2 stars for this. It's so very hard for me to rate books like this. It's very good for what it is but I think the goal was to fulfill the authors intention in something as short as possible. It's hard for me to gauge what more effort could have brought to it considering the apparent intended audience age group. I didn't have any real trouble rounding up though.

Oh, and I almost forgot one of the best things about the book. The art. The expressiveness in the faces of the show more characters was so great and real that it brought out an impression of mannerism and tone of speaking and even personality. That really caught my attention. show less

IN THE GARDEN WITH DR. CARVER by Susan Grigsby,pictures by Nicole Tadgell is a fascinating Children's book/Educational. Well written,with engaging characters,beautiful pictures and a great teaching tool for young readers. Easy to follow and a great read for grade levels Kindergarten - 3rd grade. This author has placed an interesting take on the African American Scientist,Dr. Carver, we all learned about in school,plus she has added much insight and strength into his story. A must read for show more not only young readers but for Educators and adults alike. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOK)

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More show less

Response - I think this picture book does a great job teaching an important part of American history and about Dr. Carver. He is a great role model. The reader learns about service, community, and taking action to make a positive difference.

Curricular connection - This book could be integrated with units on American History, role models, building a community, and environments.