Energy-Everyday Science.

Energy-Everyday Science. Energy-Everyday Science Karen Latchana Kenney Amicus PO Box 1329, Mankato, MN 56002 cschindele@amicuspublishing.us 9781607530183, $14.95, www.amazon.com "Energy" is a lead book at reading level 1 of a series oneveryday science that will intrigue students in grades K-2. The seriesuses observations of simple everyday objects to teach and illustratescientific concepts. Thus hula hoops and yoyos are used to introducephysics concepts of friction and motion, "Energy" uses photosand labels, text, and a picture glossary to introduce and reinforceage-appropriate scientific vocabulary. In addition there are suggestionsfor learning activities for parents and teachers to help studentsunderstand more about energy. There are also some simple experimentssuggested, plus a list of resources including web sites about energysources that are oriented to children. "Energy" packs a lot ofeveryday learning into 26 wellplanned pages that also present enjoymentof learning as an integral part of the package. Titles in this series(by different authors) that are also recommended are"Magnets--Everyday Science (9781607530190, $14.95)," "Push and Pull--Everyday Science (9781607530213, $14.95),""Simple Machines--Everyday Science (9781607530169, $14.95),"and "Toys--Everyday Science (9781607530176, $14.95)." Alsohighly recommended for school and community collections for children isanother series presented by Amicus celebrates special days. It includes"Birthday Parties" by Heather Adamson (9781607530282, $14.95),"Family Vacations" by Heather Adamson (9781607530299, $14.95),and "Weddings Around the World," by Emily C. Dawson(9781607530312, $14.95).