Author Topic: Children's Books (Read 1798 times)

capitated · « **on:** Apr 03, 2008, 02:33:46 PM »

Yay for a Books forum!

A kiddo who I used to babysit for is turning 10 this weekend, and I'd like to get him a skeptical or general science book. He's super smart, so even an older kids type book would be great. Do you guys have any recommendations? I love the Junior Skeptic section from Skeptic mag. Too bad they haven't published a compilation (yet?).

SnarlPatrick · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 03, 2008, 03:48:21 PM »

From another post of mine...

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I really enjoyed The Way Things Work growing up. Its a really nicely illustrated book explaining basic mechanics, simple machines, electronics, all things I was very interested in as a kid. And the best part is that all forces external to the machine are expressed and illustrated as wooly mammoths pulling or pushing things. Its fantastic and fun and educational.

This is the updated version.

Kwisatz Haderach · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 03, 2008, 03:52:02 PM »

I haven't seen a mouse with ball in it in years.

LeeTheAgent · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 03, 2008, 04:42:27 PM »

Quote from: "Febo"

I haven't seen a mouse with ball in it in years.

I haven't seen an ostrich wearing a scarf in... waitaminute. Never mind.

capitated · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 03, 2008, 05:11:32 PM »

That's great! Thanks

The Drifter · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 04, 2008, 05:54:16 AM »

Quote from: "Febo"

I haven't seen a mouse with ball in it in years.

Richard Gere claims likewise.