Everything You Know About Sharks Is Wrong! (Everything You Know About… Is Wrong, 3)
by  Nick Crumpton, Gavin Scott (Illustrator)

Do sharks kill a lot of people? Are sharks always really big? Do sharks have no predators who eat them? Do all sharks live in shallow seas? Do all sharks lay eggs? Are sharks dumb? Do sharks die if they stop swimming? This book gives you all the answers about everything you have heard about sharks.

The first chapter is about the myth that “sharks haven’t changed for millions of years.” It really gets on my nerves when scientific books talk about the earth being millions of years old as if it were a fact. They can’t prove that. There is no empirical evidence. It’s a theory. One theory among many regarding the origins of the universe. So why can’t they just state clearly that it’s a theory? You would think that scientists would care about presenting clear information. It makes me wonder what other theories they are presenting as fact, and they don’t bother to tell the reader that it’s only a theory.

I really like the colorful illustrations in this book, and the way the information is organized in sections to answer all your questions about sharks. We learn about all the different species of shark and what makes them each so unique. We learn about how sharks affect the ecosystem by keeping fish populations in check, and how they hunt and breed. It’s all really interesting!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.

How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs (How to be a…, 3)
by Dr. Punam Krishan

There are many different people who work in the medical field, from doctors and nurses and medical receptionists to microbiologists and researchers. This book tells a little bit about what each job entails and how you can prepare to work in medicine. Even as a kid, you can volunteer, study hard in school, and practice showing patience and good communication. We learn a little bit about the history of medicine, and what type of training medical students receive. There are whole sections about different types of surgeons, about doctors who care for pregnant women and babies, and doctors who only treat older people. No matter what area of medicine you are interested in, you can learn about it in this book!

I really liked the colorful pages and the way the information was organized in easy-to-read paragraphs. This book could really inspire children to study medicine someday, or at least give them a better appreciation of the medical field and all we have to be grateful for with modern medicine to keep us healthy.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.

Blossom Origami
by  Clover Robin (illustrator)

This origami book comes with clear instructions for each fold, ranging from easy designs to more difficult folds. It includes a cherry blossom design, a carnation, beech leaf, tulip, rose, orchid, cactus, clover, and clematis. The lily, camelia, and lotus designs are the most complex and difficult, but you can start with some easy ones as you learn.

There are instructions for 13 different plants and flowers to fold. At the back of the book are beautiful origami papers to use with many different colors and pretty little floral designs. There are 50 papers, so that you can practice and redo the folds several times if you mess up. There is also a QR code that you can scan to see videos about how to complete each fold!

This book is so beautiful and I love all the pretty designs!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.