BOOKS
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL review: "Gr 5–8—... 'Nature's Bounty' ... The well-written prose uses analogies such as 'about the size of a sixth-grader's thumb' to describe the size of a queen leafcutter ant and wonderfully descriptive phrases, including 'salmon… pluck the sardines off like grapes' that will draw readers in... VERDICT Purchase these for the wealth of information in the writing."
Alix Hunter wrote the Odysseys In Nature 6 book animal series under pen name A. D. Tarbox as homage to some members of her family. Originally released by Creative Education as the Nature's Bounty series, it's one of the publisher's bestsellers. All her books are available from any bookstore and if not in stock they can order them in for you. To purchase click any book cover.
AN OCEAN FOOD CHAIN. A look at a common food chain in the Pacific Ocean, introducing the plankton that starts the chain, the killer whale that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.
A RAINFOREST FOOD CHAIN. Introduces some of the plants and animals of the rainforest food chain, including the cacao tree, the quetzal, leafcutter ant, poison dart frog, boa constrictor, king vulture, vampire bat, and jaguar.
AN ARCTIC TUNDRA FOOD CHAIN. A look at a common food chain in the Arctic tundra, introducing the Arctic willow that starts the chain, the wolf that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.
A MOUNTAIN FOOD CHAIN. Introduces some of the plants and animals of the mountain food chain, including the ponderosa pine, the snow leopard, pika, marten, mountain lion, Andean condor, and giant panda.
A DESERT FOOD CHAIN. A look at a common food chain in a North American desert, introducing the mesquite tree that starts the chain, the coyote that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.
A PRAIRIE FOOD CHAIN. A look at a common food chain on a North American prairie, introducing the bluestem grass that starts the chain, the badger that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL review: "...Think Like A Scientist... Gr 5–8—The scientific method and its use in the past, present, and future is at the heart of each volume in this dynamic series. Readers are taken on a journey through time to witness not only the inception of a field of study but also the events and people responsible for advancing the science. Attractive reproductions and photos appear on every other page and immerse readers in the histories of the subjects, while lasting cultural touchstones—Star Wars, Toy Story, and Avatar, among many others—serve as recognizable visual examples that support and illustrate the well-written and nicely organized text....VERDICT A wonderful addition."
Alix Hunter wrote the Think Like A Scientist series under Scots Gaelic pen name Dru Hunter as tribute to her grandmother and Scottish ancestors.
WHAT IS OUT THERE? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the earth and space sciences, including astronomy and geology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.
WHERE DO WE LOOK FOR LIFE? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the life sciences, including botany and zoology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.
HOW DOES IT WORK? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the physical sciences, including chemistry and physics, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.
WHY DO WE BEHAVE LIKE THAT? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the social sciences, including anthropology and psychology, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.
WHAT IS THE REASON? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the formal sciences, including mathematics and computer science, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.
HOW DO WE APPLY SCIENCE? A narration of the origins, advancements, and future of the applied sciences, including engineering and medicine, and the ways in which scientists utilize the scientific method to explore questions.