Crazy Buildings by Michael J. Rosen-OPTIONAL

Rosen, Michael J., Crazy Buildings. Pgs. 32. Lerner Publishing, 2014. $26.60. INFORMATION.

Did you know there’s an inn shaped liked dogs? Or seen the world’s largest treehouse? There’s even buildings shaped like conch shells and spirals? How did these architectural marvels come to be? Learn about these wild building wonders and the builders that mad them in this book.

A fun book to read, but it seems to be missing something. The buildings are fun to read about, but the text and the illustrations intermixed don’t quite fit together. Nevertheless, readers interested in architecture or crazy things in the world will enjoy reading this book. Included are a glossary, source notes, further reading, a glossary, and recommended websites. EL. OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High

Darkness Everywhere by Matt Doeden-ADVISABLE

Doeden, Matt, Darkness Everywehere: The Assassination of Mohandas Gandhi. Pgs. 80. Lerner Publishing 2014 $31.93. INFORMATION,

On January 30, 1948, Mohandas Gandhi was shot twice point-blank by Nathuram Godse n New Delhi, India. Living a life of nonviolence and civil disobedience, the world can’t help but wonder why such a life would lead a Hindu Nationalist to assassinate such a man. Go on a journey as you discover the life of Gahndi, his assassin, and events leading up to Gandhi’s death.

With primary resources, real photos, and interesting quotes and tidbits throughout, this book would make an excellent addition to world history common core, Recommended for readers interested in world history or who need to read a non-fiction book. Included are a timeline, who’s who information, glossary, source notes, further information, and a bibliography. MS, HS. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.

Forces and Motion Through Infographics by Rebecca Rowell-ADVISABLE

Rowell, Rebecca, Forces and Motion Through Infographics. Pgs. 32. Lerner Publishing, 2014. $26.60. INFORMATION

Ever been interested in gravity or other forces of motion? Ever wondered what makes a roller coaster go round? This book will teach you these things and more. A great introduction to physics and basic forces. With visual diagrams and learning expansion activities, this book is a good addition to common core science teaching or for kids interested in physics. Included are a glossary, sources for further information, a glossary, and an index. EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.