Unfortunately this was pretty dry and basic. It covers all the broad strokes of Mikaela's skiing career, but that's about it.

A broad range of quotes spanning different subject areas. Positive, inspiring, and well illustrated.

Based on the cover of the book, I thought this would be a bit of a light read with intriguing factoids, but this was a surprisingly well-researched compilation of information on parasites. Disconcerting, but very educational. As a cat owner, I was a particular fan of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. Fascinating!

An exciting way to learn! This is a great way to get kids interested in science. This book contains all sorts of information on the elements, from their properties, to their history, to their uses. Hugely informational, but presented with whimsy.

This was a cute trivia book with lots of interesting dog and cat facts. There are even some word search games in the back that focus on dog and cat breeds, adding an extra dimension to the learning experience.

This book is an interesting fusion of poetry and astronomy. It teaches readers about the planets through the use of poetry and informational blurbs. And it also instructs readers in sundry poetic techniques—the formation and format of different styles of poetry—which are then illustrated through each planet-related poem.

I love it! So fun and playful with cute whimsical art. The poems are perfect representations of the words they are illustrating.

Lots of interesting scientific information. Everything is well presented. The layout is nicely spaced, allowing for easy visual navigation through the pages. And the whole book is packed with compelling photographs and illustrations. I even loved the pronunciation guide in the back of the book—a handy addition for grappling those long, scientific names.

A good introductory book to natural history, geared towards middle grade readers. This book presents a lot like a textbook, with the material all appropriately fact-based. As with most textbooks, there's good information within, but it's quite slow and dry.

What a fun science book! This one really invites readers to think—both scientifically and creatively—about the mysteries of the universe. Fascinating, engaging, informative.

I loved it! This is a great introduction to ethology (the science of animal behavior). Very interesting and accessible information that will hold readers' attention from start to finish. I was engaged throughout and read it in a single sitting.