3 out of 5 stars -- This is a book for the YA crowd, and if I were a teen, I'd likely rate it higher. Kids who are X-men fans (or any superhero fans) would likely enjoy this. It's an easy read, so the average YA will be able to zip right through it. I'd recommend it for boys or girls who like sci-fi. The main character is female, but she's tough enough to keep the boys reading. This is book #1 in a series and you've got to keep reading to get the entire story. It definitely doesn't end here.
Parents & Teachers - No inappropriate physical contact between characters or bad language. Fighting violence and sci-fi peril. Scientific testing on humans (could lead to interesting discussions on ethics). Kids in peril and without protective parents. Ages 12+.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Useful Websites for Rocks, Minerals, & Soils
Games & Learning Activities
Mineralology 4 Kids -- Rocks & Minerals Games
Learning Zone -- Minerals Activities
Kids Love 2 Learn -- Rocks & Minerals Games
Sarah Jane Adventure, Rocks & Soils
Earth, Our Home
Rocks and Soils
Science Pirates -- Tectonic Plates
Rocks, Minerals, and Soils
Escape from the Castle
Interactives Rocks Cycle
Fill in the Rock Cycle
Study Jams: Igneous Rocks
Study Jams: Sedimentary Rocks
Study Jams: Metamorphic Rocks
Study Jams: The Rock Cycle
Study Jams: Soil
Study Jams: Minerals
Who Am I? Rock Game
For Research....
Mineral Gallery: http://www.galleries.com/Minerals_By_Name
Geology.Com: http://geology.com/
Minerals Database: http://www.mineralseducationcoalition.org/minerals
Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geology/rocks/glossary/index.shtml
Mineralology 4 Kids -- Rocks & Minerals Games
Learning Zone -- Minerals Activities
Kids Love 2 Learn -- Rocks & Minerals Games
Sarah Jane Adventure, Rocks & Soils
Earth, Our Home
Rocks and Soils
Science Pirates -- Tectonic Plates
Rocks, Minerals, and Soils
Escape from the Castle
Interactives Rocks Cycle
Fill in the Rock Cycle
Study Jams: Igneous Rocks
Study Jams: Sedimentary Rocks
Study Jams: Metamorphic Rocks
Study Jams: The Rock Cycle
Study Jams: Soil
Study Jams: Minerals
Who Am I? Rock Game
For Research....
Mineral Gallery: http://www.galleries.com/Minerals_By_Name
Geology.Com: http://geology.com/
Minerals Database: http://www.mineralseducationcoalition.org/minerals
Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geology/rocks/glossary/index.shtml
Labels:
earth,
earthquakes,
geology,
minerals,
rocks,
science,
science class,
volcanoes
Friday, March 24, 2017
Book Review -- Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Parents & Teachers -- Nothing inappropriate here. Sixth grade and up.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Book Review -- The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a YA book that a teen would probably rate higher than 3 stars. For me, it was a quick read and mostly entertaining. It got better in the second half. Of course, there are more books to come, but I probably won't continue. As a teacher, I just wanted to sample the series. I think my sci-fi fan students would enjoy this book and probably the whole series. Fast & easy read with plenty of action and some fun characters.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a YA book that a teen would probably rate higher than 3 stars. For me, it was a quick read and mostly entertaining. It got better in the second half. Of course, there are more books to come, but I probably won't continue. As a teacher, I just wanted to sample the series. I think my sci-fi fan students would enjoy this book and probably the whole series. Fast & easy read with plenty of action and some fun characters.
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