Crabtree Publishers.

Crabtree Publishers. Crabtree Publishers 350--5th Avenue, 59th Floor, New York NY 10118 $19.95 Each, www.crabtreebooks.com Chemtastrophe titles are geared to Grade 5 readers and each provide32 pages packed with color illustrations, photos, and science facts andexperiments geared to everyday life. Each book in the series explores adifferent set of chemistry links to daily life, providing students withmethods, discussions of history and models, and rules for developing andtesting theories. Rachel Eagen's ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY(9780778752851) and BODY CARE CHEMISTRY (9780778752820) each outlinehistory and process, then offer questions, hypothesis for testing, andsidebars of detail. Erin Knight's CHEMISTRY AROUND THE HOUSE(9780778752837) focuses on methods of cleaning and household chemicalreactions. Jon Eben Field's KITCHEN CHEMISTRY (9780778752868),CLEANING CHEMISTRY (9780778752844) and MEDICINE CABINET CHEMISTRY(9780778752875) each provide specific focus on chemistry experimentsthat can be conducted using common household items. All are top picksyoung scientists can use to begin an easy exploration of the world ofchemistry and experimentation. The eye-catching 'SmithsonianPrehistoric Zone' titles by Gerry Bailey will appeal to grades K-3and offer 32 pages each of specific information on individualprehistoric animals--perfect for beginning reports. Color illustrationsaccompany the latest research facts which are presented in a nearlyfictional manner, naming a specific prehistoric animal and followinghis/her lifespan and daily encounters. Even the most reluctant youngreader will find the chatty approach lively and fun. New to the series:APATOSAURUS (9780778717980), SPINOSAURUS (9780778718024), STEGOSAURUS(9780778718031), VELOCIRAPTOR (9780778718079), TRICERATOPS(9780778718048), WOOLLY MAMMOTH (9780778718085), ANKYLOSAURUS(9780778717973), TYLOSAURUS (9780778718055), TYRANNOSAURUS REX(9780778718062), SABRE-TOOTH TIGER (9780778718017), PTERANODON(9780778718000) and PARASAUROLOPHUS (9780778717997) are especiallyrecommended for collections catering to reluctant readers who find theusual dry fact-filled approach is difficult. Kids will learn throughempathy in this fine presentation.