Stickmen's Guide to Science by John Farndon
Published by Hungry Tomato (R) on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 1541500598
Pages: 32
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A solid introduction to general scientific theories and concepts. Using photographs, illustrations, and stickmen, Farndon and Matthews touch upon physics, chemistry, astronomy, oceanography, geology, biology, physiology, anatomy, and psychology with a page dedicated to each. There are a few specific scientists and natural philosophers mentioned, but this book sticks to the terms and processes of the type of science discussed on the double-page spread. There is a graphic novel feel to the book and that, together with the small size and short bursts of information in a colorful design, will appeal to upper elementary and early middle school readers who want to do some light exploring. The language is clear but the author does use many strong scientific words that could trip up emerging readers. The index could have been more thorough and there is only one woman mentioned (from 1999) though there are several photographs of female scientists.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth