Children's Science Book Review

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Reviews should be from 50-300 words.

Ratings:

  • A+=Exceptional
  • A=Great
  • B=Good
  • C=Fair
  • F=Unacceptable

Please refrain from reviewing works in which you have a personal interest. For example, you are a friend or relative of the author or you or your spouse works for the publisher.

Note your qualifications at the end of your review. For ex. Jane Doe received her MLS from State University and has been a School Media Specialist for 5 years.

The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any review.


For additional information on writing reviews:

  • DeCandido, GraceAnne Andreassi. How to Write a Decent Book Review: and how to begin reviewing, should you so desire.
  • Evaluating Science Books
  • Horning, Kathleen T. From cover to cover : evaluating and reviewing children's books / Kathleen T. Horning. New York, NY : HarperCollins, c1997.
  • Wilson, Margo and Kay Bishop. Criteria for Reviewing Children's Books. Library Resources and Technical Services 43 no 1 3-13 Ja '99. 29 Nov. 2003. Discusses what criteria should be used to evaluate Children's Book.

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