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How To Be A Detective by Dan Waddell and Jim Smith

Authors: Dan Waddell and Jim Smith Publication: October 9, 2012 By: Candlewick Press 5 Stars! Think you have what it takes to be a crime scene investigator or a junior Sherlock Holmes? Here’s what you need to know to get started. Fingerprinting suspects. Dusting for prints they left behind. Combing over the scene of a crime to spot near-invisible clues. Guaranteed to keep sleuths busy and on the case, these lively instructions and hands-on activities cover everything from securing a crime scene and gathering evidence to following footprints, tracking suspects, and interviewing witnesses (and knowing when they are lying!). Among this guide’s special features are: - A handy magnifier - An ink pad for taking fingerprints - A make-your-own periscope kit - A foldout poster featuring a case to be solved! I have never had so much fun with a kids book before!  How To Be A Detective starts off with a letter from the Investigator Extraordinaire himself, Sherlock Holmes and ...

Annie and Helen by Deborah Hopkinson & Raúl Colón

Author: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrator: Raúl Colón Publication: September 11, 2012 By: Schwartz & Wade 5 Stars! Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Colón present the story of Helen Keller in a fresh and original way that is perfect for young children. Focusing on the relationship between Helen and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, the book is interspersed with excerpts of Annie's letters home, written as she struggled with her angry, wild pupil. But slowly, with devotion and determination, Annie teaches Helen finger spelling and braille, letters, and sentences. As Helen comes to understand language and starts to communicate, she connects for the first time with her family and the world around her. The lyrical text and exquisite art will make this fascinating story a favorite with young readers. Thank you to Random House for sending me this for review.  My first impression of this book is that it's beautiful!  The illustrations are...