Parents know that getting a child to sit down for quality reading time can be an uphill battle at times, especially with the ever-growing list of distractions that might sound more entertaining to a kid, like video games, surfing the web or chatting with their friends. But reading is just as crucial as it’s ever been!
SONIC is now giving kids and parents a chance for a quality reading session over some classic drive-in food. Starting Jan. 20 through Feb. 17, SONIC’s beloved Wacky Pack kids’ meals will include one of four limited-edition Scholastic books – what better way to sneak in fun reading time than at the drive-in?
Within the last five years, more has been discovered about dinosaurs than ever before. By commissioning brand new digital images and talking to ‘in the field’ paleontologists, DINOSAURS is not only up-to-date, but stunning to look at .The book is ordered chronologically and gives the best, current information about which dinosaurs lived when, and what each was like. Details of the fossil record encourages budding paleontologists to think about why we know what we know, and make discoveries for themselves. The book ends with an interview with a dinosaur expert, a look at some dino record breakers, and insight into what happened to the dinosaurs. Is it possible that we still live with dinosaurs today?
Look closer at the world at your feet and you will find there is more to bugs than meets the eye. BUGS features stunning close-up images combined with weird and wonderful bug facts . The book takes a 360 degree view of the natural history, history, and human impact of mini-beasts. It covers more than just insects, featuring other land invertebrates such as spiders, centipedes, worms, and snails. It delves into prehistory to show the ancient, giant ancestors of today’s creatures. Young naturalists will be inspired by meeting an insect explorer and expert and reading about how a beetle saved Australia. You can even find out how to make a bug snack!
We know more about Mars than we do about the oceans. Yet every child is fascinated by sharks, tsunamis, coral reefs, and super strange-looking fish. This book is a genuine contribution to our understanding of the world’s last wilderness. It introduces ocean water, geology, and geography, then moves on to a stunning catalogue of ocean life, from the smallest sponge to the largest whale. Beautiful original photographs are combined with up-to-the-minute factual knowledge from marine biologists around the world. The human impact on the ocean is explained and challenged, actions are suggested, and young readers are introduced to a world of information and activity outside the book.
We all stargaze. On a cloudless night, we wonder about the extraordinary myriad of bright lights in the sky. But do we really understand what we are looking at? Using specially devised star charts, this book helps readers identify particular constellations, recognize the difference between a star and a planet, and understand why the entire sky appears to spin. They will discover how stars are born and die, what nebulae are, and how comets and asteroids are formed. This book is packed with the latest stunning images of our universe and is a must-have for all young aspiring astronomers. Hang on to your seats for this informative, stellar tour of our amazing Universe!
With my nieces and nephews, we love the night sky. Because we live near a mountain range, we have a clear view of the sky. So, we are able to go outside and look up at the stars. The book Night Sky can help them see the constellations and better understand the wild blue yonder!
**Disclaimer, I received a copy of the e-book’s and sonic card for this review. All opinions are 100% my own**
