B is for Blue Planet

B is for Blue Planet

Picture book
How can a hurricane have an eye? How does tree resin become a
time capsule, giving clues to what the world of the dinosaurs was
like? What exactly is quicksand? How can you escape from it? There
is so much to learn in the realm of earth science. Ruth Strother's B
is for Blue Planet, an alphabet book par excellence, introduces 26
concepts vividly and succinctly.
For each letter there is a vivid picture, a poem, and an
informative side bar. Take C for coral reef:
"Color, shape, and size astound
Whenever coral reefs are found.
In the oceans, near the shore,
A neighborhood we must explore."
Colorful fish and young explorers swim through an underwater kingdom.
The side bar explains how huge but fragile reefs are created over time
by tiny animals and house 1/4 of all marine life. A child hooked on
this idea could go to the library to learn more.
With H for hurricane, J for Jurrasic (lots of kids love
dinosaurs), N for northern lights...there is so much for kids and
parents to learn. This book is, in my mind, a must acquire for
primary school libraries. Way to kindle scientific interest in our
youngest students!
On a personal note, we have rain on and off in this part of Maine
now. It may not be to everyone's taste. But it's the light kind that
soaks into the soil to nurture veggies and berries and fruits.
A great big shout out goes out to my son at National Flight Acadamy.
I'm glad you're having a great time. I miss you like crazy.
Julia Emily Hathaway





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