Children's Non-fiction Recent Picks
April 2009
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10 best Greek legends ever!, by Terry Deary.
"Here are just 10 stories from the ancient Greeks. The 10 best. They are retold in a new form as modern stories and there are also additional 10 best sections of Fantastic Facts for you to dip into and learn more about the Greeks and their pleasures and problems. One in a new series to the library. Other titles include 10 Best Arthurian Legends Ever! and 10 Best Shakespeare Stories Ever!" (Staff member)
The smartest animals on the planet, by Sally Boysen & Deborah Custance.
"How do we know which animals are smart and how do they use this superior intelligence? This book brings together the most recent and remarkable global research relating to almost every 'smart' species. Fully illustrated with step-by-step diagrams to show experiments studies and observations both in the wild and in captivity." (Book cover)
Desperate escapes, by Simon Lewis, in the Difficult and Dangerous series.
"Desperate escapes describes some of the most famous escape attempts ever made. It tells of people who tried to break free where no escape was thought possible and who showed amazing ingenuity, courage and determination." (Book cover) Other books in this Difficult and Dangerous series include Extreme Exploration, Mountain adventures, Secret Missions, Adventures in the Air and Survival at Sea.
Hair, there and everywhere : a book about growing up, by Jacqui Bailey.
"Includes where did you come from, how were you born, what is puberty, when will it start, how will you feel, what about your friends and what can you do about it? Excellent resource for all parents, teachers and of course young people." (Staff member)
Magnetism, by John Stringer, in the Science investigations series.
"What happens inside a magnet? What is a force field? How are magnetism and electricity connected? This book explores magnetism and reveals its amazing properties by enabling you to conduct your own investigations." (Book cover) Other titles in this series; Materials, Forces and Motion, Light, Materials, Sound and Electricity.
Using maps, by Jack and Meg Gillett, in the Maps and mapping skills series.
"Great series of books covering all aspects of mapping. Other titles in this series are Introducing Maps, Understanding Local Maps and Understanding World Maps." (Staff member)
Romanichal gypsies, by Thomas Acton and David Gallant, in the People under threat series.
"The People Under Threat series looks at the decline of some of the world's most threatened cultures, and investigates the social and political changes that must be made if they are to survive. Other titles in this series are Kurds, Tibetans and Australian Aboriginals." (Staff member)
All about New Zealand insects and other creepy-crawlies, by Dave Gunson.
"Which native insect can weigh as much as a bird? Which tiny biter can jump 200 times its own height? You'll find the answers here along with many more facts about New Zealand's insects, spiders, centipedes and more." (Book cover)
The story of mummies, by Penny Clarke.
"Read about preserved bodies of all kinds, from the famous mummies of ancient Egypt to the deep-frozen corpses found in the Arctic; from early sacrifices in Central America to people who died in surprisingly recent times." (Book cover)
Hinduism, by Cath Senker, in the Religious signs and symbols series.
"Discusses the key themes and symbols of Hinduism using lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities. Other titles in this series; Judaism, Christianity and Islam." (Staff member)
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