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Before the World Was Ready by Claire Eamer

Before the World Was Ready: Stories of Daring Genius in Science by Claire Eamer Stars: ***** Annick Press (2018) Juvenile/Science/Biography 128 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary:  Earth revolves around the sun. Washing hands helps stop the spread of disease.… Read More »

The World In Your Lunch Box by Claire Eamer

The World in Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History & Weird Science of Everyday Foods by Claire Eamer Stars: ★★★★☆ Annick Press (2012) Science/Food Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Explore a week of lunches—from apples to pizza—by taking a romp… Read More »

Spiked Scorpions & Walking Whales: Modern Animals, Ancient Animals and Water by Claire Eamer

, Stars: ***1/2 This is the second similar book by Claire Eamer. I’ve reviewed Super Crocs & Monster Wings as well. Summary: Following in the steps of Super Crocs & Monster Wings, this highly engaging book looks at six different groups of animals that are linked with the place where all life began – the… Read More »

Super Crocs & Monster Wings: Modern Animals’ Ancient Past by Claire Eamer

Stars: ***** I received this book for review from Annick Press. Although it’s not by the same author, it’s similar to Cheetah Cubs and Beetle Grubs and Naturally Wild Musicians. This book shows us the past and ancient past of six modern animals: Dragonflies, Crocodiles, Camels, Sloths, Armadillos and Beavers. It covers the first known… Read More »

GIVEAWAY: The World in Your Lunch Box Prize Pack (2 winners–CAN– 4/19)

Did you see my review of The World in Your Lunch Box by Claire Eamer? Here’s an excerpt: This book is an interesting take on what can often seem boring – the lunch box. If your school age child is finding their lunches everyday to be boring, perhaps they should read this book. I have… Read More »

Week in Review (Mar 28-Apr 3)

* Photo Credit: Flickr User Corazon Girl Happy Easter. This is being auto-posted as I’m celebrating today.  NOTE: Starting NEXT week I’ll have a new and improved format for these posts. Here’s what happened this week: Spiked Scorpions & Walking Whales by Claire EamerIn My Mailbox Monday – Mar 29Everything Sucks by Hannah FriedmanDancing with… Read More »

Canadian Book Challenge Wrap-Up

Well I’m 8 days late in reporting that I finished but I did finish on time, honest! I just barely finished though, at like 11:45pm June 30. Here is the final list of books I read and my thoughts on the challenge: 1. Yellowknife by Steve Zipp2. The Library Book: The Story of Libraries from… Read More »