Shannon's Review - Mario And The Hole In The Sky by Elizabeth Rusch

Title: Mario And The Hole In The Sky
Series: Not At The Moment
Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrator/Book Cover Design: Teresa Martinez
Genre: Non-Fiction, Children, Biography, History, Science,
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Received: Free For Honest Review
Release Date: November 2019
Pages: 40
Rating:




Author Elizabeth Rusch’s Official Websites:





Website:
https://www.elizabethrusch.com/

Blog:
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/authorelizabethrusch/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/elizabethrusch

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lizrusch/



Shannon’s Thoughts:

Mario And The Hole In The Sky are about scientist Mario Molina's discovery of the ozone layer deteriorating. The Ozone layer is very important to all humans on this earth we would not be here without it. Mario has spent a lifetime on how to heal the ozone before it is too late. This book tells his story.

I was surprised that I had not heard of Mr. Molina. As I grew up I heard plenty about how we as the world found out the ozone had a hole in it. We were told to not use certain products, and to carpool so there would be fewer fumes. I never really wondered who was the first person to figure this out.

After the story, there is an epilogue that describes what Mr. Molina is doing now and the awards he has won. The epilogue is interesting but it is written differently than the biography that was just read.

I think this is an excellent book for children to read who may have to do research for a report on scientists or on the science of the earth. It is very informative and a good start. It a joy to learn new things and a bonus when it is an illustrated kids' book.

Shannon's Review - If You Were Me And Lived On ...Mars by Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived On ...Mars

Series: If You Were Me And Lived

Author: Carole P. Roman

Genre: Fiction, Children, Picture Book, Science

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Received: From Author For Review

Release Date: January 2017

Pages: 43

Rating:

Author Carole P. Roman’s Official Websites:

Website:

http://www.caroleproman.com/

Blog:

http://caroleproman.blogspot.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CarolePRomanAwardWinningAuthorAndBooks/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/caroleproman

Shannon’s Thoughts:

Part of the “If You Were Me” series by Carole P. Roman but this one is a little different. Most of the books in the series are places were people actually live and this one is ahead of its time.  If You Were Me And Lived In Mars gives the info we know about Mars and imagines if humans were to live there.

I learned so much about Mars from this book. Some stuff is a little scary to think of, especially if we actually live there someday.  The air, and the land are not really setup for humans yet but scientist have plans on what we could do to live there.

There is something unnerving about the facts.  It part of the reason I have had hard time writing the review.   That is the only negative to the book for me, the fear of the unknown I guess. People have not made it to Mars...I don’t think?  I don’t think they will in my lifetime but boy what a day it will be when or if it does.

I definitely applaud the originality for this book. I did not expect it in this series. I intend to read the rest of the series as Ms. Roman has been teaching me so much.  If only I had had these books when I was a child.

Celebrate Books For The Week - 10/23/2017- 10/27/2017

Books For The Week - 10/23/2017- 10/27/2017

It seems like everyday has some new holiday or theme to celebrate so I thought it might be fun to see what kind of interesting books I can find  (new, old, or coming soon) for everyday holidays.  

Monday October 23rd 2017

National Mole Day

Solving Mole Problems by Melanie Fine

Genre: Non-Fiction, Science, Chemistry

What’s It About?: A quick guide teaching what a mole in chemistry is, along with what it weighs

and how many particles are in one.

TV Talk Show Host Day

Title: The Morning Show Murders by Al Roker, and Dick Locthe

Genre: Fiction, Mystery

What Is It About?: Start of a cozy mystery series.  Talk show host Billy Blessing is accused of murder.  He searches for the real killer before he becomes the next victim or ends up in prision.

 

Title: Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions by Stephen Colbert

Genre: Humor

What Is It About? Based on skit that US talk show host Stephen Colbert does on his nightly talk show.

Tuesday October 24th 2017

National Bologna Day

Title: Farming, Friends, And Fried Bologna Sandwiches by Renea Winchester

Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Food and Drink

What Is It About?: A memoir on growing up on a farm and how times have changed.

Title: Melvin Beederman Superhero: The Curse Of The Bologna Sandwich by Greg Trine

Genre: Children, Fantasy, Comic, Superhero

What Is It About?:  Melvin is a superhero saving Los Angeles even though a little clumsy. His only weakness is bologna.

United Nations Day

Title: The Parliament Of Man : The Past, Present and Future by Paul Kennedy

Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Politics

What Is It About? History of how the U.N. came to be and what is now.

Wednesday October 25th 2017

Punk For A Day Day

Title: Punk Avenue: Inside The New York City Underground 1972 - 1982 by Phil Marcade

Genre: Non-Fiction, Music, Biography

What Is It About?: The author, Phil Marcade, time in the punk scene told sometimes humorously..

Title: Legends Of Punk: Photos From The Vault by Rikki Ercoli

Genre: Non-Fiction, Music Photography

What Is It About?: Photos from Punk concerts around world.

World Pasta Day

Title: Homemade Pasta Made Simple by Manuela Zangara

Genre: Non-Fiction, Cookbook

What Is It About?: How to make fresh pasta.

Title: Pasta Wars by Elisa Lorello

Genre: Fiction, Romance

What Is It About?: A successful CEO, Katie Cravens, is on the brink of greatness at work and about to marry. Then everything falls apart.  

Thursday October 26th 2017

National Mincemeat Day

Title: Mincemeat: The Education Of An Italian Chef by Leonardo Lucarelli

Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir

What Is It About?: Chef Leonardo Lucarelli shares about his life behind the scenes of the Italian restaurant world.

Title: The Unknown Courier: The True Story Of Operation Mincemeat by Ian Colvin

Genre: Non-Fiction, History, World War II

What Is It About?: About a true operation that misled Hitler to divert forces.

Friday October 27th 2017

Frankenstein Friday

Title: The New Annotated Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Genre: Fiction, Classic, Horror

What Is It About?: A scientist creates a monster from dead body parts.

Title: Frankenstein Dreams: A Connoisseur’s Collection Of Victorian Science Fiction by Michael Sims

Genre: Fiction, Sci-Fi, Anthology

What Is It About?: A group of science fiction short story from authors Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe and more.

National Tell A Story Day

Title: How To Tell A Story And Other Essays by Mark Twain

Genre: Non-Fiction, On Writing, Essays

What Is It About?: Mark Twain’s humor filled essays on what not to do as a writer.

Title: Tell Me A Story: An Inspirational Book For Creative Writers by Emily Bannister

Genre: Children's, Picture Book,

What Is It About?: A book encouraging children to create stories and write.

Navy Day

Title: The U.S. Navy by Jennifer Reed

Genre: Non-Fiction, Juvenile,

What Is It About?: Learn about the U.S. Navy and where they protect and the equipment they use.

Title: Way Of The Warrior Kid: From Wimpy To Warrior The Navy Seal Way by Jocko Willink

Genre: Fiction, Juvenile

What Is It About?:  Marc struggles through middle school as he is bullied.  His Uncle, a navy seal, comes to stay for a while and promises to turn Marc into a Warrior.