GRAVITY ALL AROUND by David Conrad. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2011. 24p.
ISBN: 978-1-4296-6606-0 hb., $24.65.   Preschool- Grade 1  NFIC

This volume of the Physical Science series is designed to support national science standards. This is a well-written concise book geared toward novice students. Photographs and easily understood text teach concepts relating to gravity such as bouncing, force and speed. Aristotle, Galileo and Newton are briefly mentioned. An excellent introduction to physics.

SEYMOUR SIMON'S EXTREME EARTH RECORDS. Seymour Simon. Chronicle Books: San Francisco, 2012. 57p.  978-1-4521-0785-1 hb., $17.99  Grades 3-7  NFIC

Filled with stunning photographs, this highly readable science book is a wonderful introduction to the environments that produced the highest, coldest, hottest, deepest and even the most remote places on earth. It includes ample comparisons of places; descriptions of weather and geographic features; and brief coverage of plant and animal life. This is a great book to read and read again. Seymour Simon is a well known science writer for children and he has not disappointed with this volume.

Susie Rohrbough, Accordionist and Librarian at large (Librarian Emerita, Collections and
Access Services, Ohio University)