Children's Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoSpace Encyclopedia (with Eyewitness Guide Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe CD-ROM) by Heather Cooper and Nigel Henbest
DK Publishing, Sept., 1999.Hardcover, 304 pages
Reading Level: Ages 9 to Adult
ISBN: 0789447088.
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Families who are looking for the ultimate reference
guide to space should look no farther. This thorough
and fascinating reference is divided into seven
major sections: Observing the Universe, Exploring
Space, Planet and Moons, The Stars, Galaxies and
Beyond, Practical Stargazing, and a Reference Section
with Astronomical Names, Astronomy Timeline,
Biographies, a Glossary, and an Index. The "Observing
the Universe" chapter explains about telescopes and how
modern day astronomers are able to gather data
about the universe. The "Exploring Space" section explains all
about rockets and space travel. The next three sections
use incredible photos and illustrations to demonstrate
all we currently know about the planets in our solar system,
stars, black holes, wormholes and all the other phenomena
which make up the universe. Written in a clear, concise
manner which never condescends, the text is especially
well-done for a science reference book. Also included is
the popular CD-ROM Space and the Universe which is
part of the excellent Eyewitness series. An
indispensable book for any family. Highly Recommended.
Touch and Feel Baby Animals
DK Publishing, Aug., 1999.Board Book, 12 pages
Reading Level: Ages Baby through Preschool
ISBN: 0789447495.
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Another Touch and Feel book that is sure to
be a toddler-pleaser is the one devoted to Baby
Animals. Using beautiful photographs with
insets of fabric and other materials, DK shows
adorable baby animals. The child can stroke the
soft baby rabbit, scratch the rough skin on the baby
elephants' ears, feel the fluffy yellow duckling,
touch the smooth velvety calf, and tickle the furry
baby gorilla. This wonderful book offers a
charming way to introduce your baby to his tactile senses,
while learning about various animals.
Touch and Feel Ponies
DK Publishing, Sept., 1999.Board Book, 12 pages
Reading Level: Ages Baby through Preschool
ISBN: 0789447487.
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This entry in the popular Touch and Feel series
is all about ponies. Children can look at the
adorable pictures of sweet ponies while
touching and feeling the various parts of the
animal. "Let's visit the ponies in the field.
Stroke the foal's long, SMOOTH nose."
A smooth, white fabric is shown where the
foal's nose is in the photo, which the child can
stroke while mommy explains the concept of
"smooth." Children then pet the brown pony's
soft coat, the thick warm cover, the hairy mane, and
feel the silky ribbons on the red rosette of a winning
pony, shown with a little girl riding English
saddle. This one's sure to be a hit with preschoolers.
Return to the December 1999 issue of The IWJ.
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