Lewis, J. Patrick. 2004. SCIEN-TRICKERY. Ill. by Frank Remkiewicz. San Diego, California: Harcourt. Inc.
This is a fun and thought provoking collection of rhyming riddles. These scientific riddles are sure to get children to utilize higher level thinking skills; they may even lead to further inquiry and knowledge. The poems cover a variety of topics such as Albert Einstein, laser beams, and dinosaurs. The riddles and their solutions range from easy to more complex. There is something to satisfy all young scientists. Clues are given in rhyming verse and the answer is supplied at the bottom of each page. The bright and colorful illustrations give great support to the written material. These illustrations give visual clues and help with the solution of the riddles. A notes page at the end of the book is a great source for children who wish to learn more about the scientific concepts covered in the book. This choice is certainly a fun way to get children excited about science and verse!
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