Rani Iyer loves to write about science, nature, and culture. She worked for her doctoral degree in remote rain forests all over Western Ghats, India. She has authored many scientific papers, online and print articles, and books for children.
...the best part of the series is the set of critical thinking
questions at the end of each volume. These questions provide the
opportunity for Grades 3-4 students to look more deeply into issues
and identify relationships as well as brainstorm ways in which
humans can make a difference in protecting our endangered
resources.-- "NSTA Recommends"
...these issues are important, and even if these introductions are
stronger on general concepts than specific facts, they should
stimulate enough concern to fuel further inquiry.-- "School Library
Journal"
STARRED REVIEW! The colorful text is engaging, and features
highlighted and defined keywords, photo illustrations, marginal
insets, and a variety of interesting charts and graphs. Educators
will approve of the Common Core connections and alignment with Next
Generation Science Standards. Young readers will delight in the
easy-to-use format of this series for their research needs.--
"School Library Connection"
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