She has her mother’s laugh by Carl Zimmer

Title:  She has her mother’s laugh

Author: Carl Zimmer

Review:

Science writer Carl Zimmer’s new book on genetic inheritance brings an inquisitive, conversational tone to some of the largest scientific questions facing our generation. Zimmer’s strength in storytelling gives this book a novel-like feel, while still introducing biological concepts in simple, understandable ways. I would recommend this book if you want something casual to read, but still want to learn a little something new.

Review by:  Allison

Paper: Paging Through History by Mark Kurlansky

Title:  Paper: Paging Through History

Author: Mark Kurlansky

Review:

Paper is so common nowadays that we don’t think much about it.  But historically it was in short supply.  For a time it was only made from rags, and not until later was it made from wood pulp. 
But just try to imagine the world without paper.  The mind boggles.  Page through history with this book about paper, and you’ll appreciate it even more.

Review by:  Ben

Star Wars Workbooks

Title:  Star Wars Workbooks 

Review:

Do you have a grade school child at home this summer? Do you want to keep them entertained, but also make sure they don’t forget everything they learned at school? These workbooks are a fun, engaging method to trick your child into remembering their multiplication tables or into learning how to spell. The problems in the workbooks align with the National Core Standards that your child will probably be tested on later in the school year, so at least a little bit of what they do at home should be familiar with what they’ll be working on in school. Be the Jedi Master you always knew you could be; your Padawan is waiting.

Review by:  Allison