Latham, Donna. Edited by Adam Miller, Andrew Farrow, and Adrian Vigliano. Sci-Hi Series: Ecology. Chicago, IL: Raintree, 2009.

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Theme: earth science, ecology, environment, ecosystems, pollution, competition among living species, extinction, symbiosis

Genre: Youth nonfiction; juvenile literature; earth science

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Summary: A comprehensive media rich into the study of ecology. Complete with colorful photographs, fun and interesting facts, including lab experiments, assessments, definitions, as well as information and resources on how to find about more about ecology

Audience: grade level: 7th and up

Curriculum ties: supplemental resource to tie into a variety of earth science ecology science units for middle school and high school curriculums; teachers can use this book in addition to conducting lab experiments such as planting and growing a class garden, examining soil samples, etc.

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Personal response: This Sci-Hi series reminds me a lot of National Geographic Kids. It delivers complex content in a media rich format that is appealing for young readers. There is a vast array of fun, interesting, and “gross” facts accompanied with high quality photographs that clearly explains the concepts behind each scientific subject. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and a “Find Out More” section (additional resources for children to go more in-depth with the particular topic/subject at hand). Furthermore, each book is written by educators with subject consultant experts in the specific field. Highly recommended to supplement any science curriculum in subjects that may need further knowledge and understanding or for students who have a specific interest in a particular area of scientific study. ( )