The Elephant Family Book by Oria Douglas-Hamilton

'The Elephant Family Book' by Oria Douglas-Hamilton is a book about two elephant twins who really lived on a preserve in Africa. This is life in it's brutal honesty with real consequences.  The low point of the book is a picture of the writers two children playing nude in the mud, which is a bit odd given what the book is about. 

Other than the nudity this book is great for all readers. Otherwise parents need to decide if that is something they find appropriate for their children. As are the themes of morality and conservation. 

Who should read this book: People who are okay with naked children.

Books read: C

Muscles: Our Muscular System by Seymour Simon

 'Muscles: Our Muscular System' by Seymour Simon is a book made to teach children about the red stuff that runs your body. I have a good feeling that this book has turned more than one child onto science and medicine. 

This is a big colorful book that is well made to help children learn about their bodies and that gets a stamp of approval from me right off the bat. 

Who should read this book: Everyone

Books read: L

'Bats and Their Homes' by Deborah Chase Gibson Book Review

 

'Bats and Their Homes' by Deborah Chase Gibson is a book about the furry flying night nymphs that grace our world.

This is very much a book for those who no very little about flying mammals. I've read books on bats and watched videos about them many times so this book had little information that was new to me. Then this book wasn't written for grown men. It was written for children who need to know more about bats and we should all know at least this much about bats.

All and all, this was an informative book. I'd say this is a fine read. 

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read: 271 of 5,000

'Seals' by Ron Hirschi Book Review

'Seals' by Ron Hirschi is a book about those lovely dog mermaids

we call seals. This book is full of interesting information facts all be it in a dry manner that will only draw you in if you are interested in the subject. I mean, this is a textbook and textbooks are dray as they are designed to inform not entertain. 

There is some blood in this book and a picture of a polar bear eating a seal. Thus the book may not be for the squeamish.

Who should read this book? Folks who want to learn about seals.

Books read: 185 of 5000

Comparing Bugs: Bug Parts by Charlotte Guillain Book review

'Comparing Bugs: Bug Parts' by Charlotte Guillain is one of many

books in this series that describe the nature of bugs. That is not to say insects but all kinds of creepy crawlies that roam your garden. 

Now, this book is great for the parents wanting their child to learn about insects, but it would be for very young children. I mean, about preschool level. Then again if your kid is just into bugs this may be a great book for them. 

Who should read this book? Preschool kids

Books read: 119 of 5000

Creatures of Abyss (Unsolved Mysteries)by Sue Hamilton

Creatures of the Abyss (Unsolved Mysteries)by Sue Hamilton is a book that talks both about facts and superstitions surrounding the

deep oceans. This book has a mix of illustration and photographs.

All and all this is a text book, but it does have a few graphic images, particularly rotting sharks, that may upset your child.  Then, some children will just think these images are cool and want to see more of them.

This is a great book to get your child into biology and oceanography. 

Who should read this book? Second and third graders. 

Books read: 74 of 5000

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