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As reviewed on "KidStuff" on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Sirius 112, on October 24, 2006:

Topic: Evolution

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science
by Dia L. Michels and Nathan Levy
All Ages
0-9678020-5-9 PB $9.95
Science, Naturally!/Platypus Media
Using an accessible question-and-answer approach, key concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and general science are explored and demystified by an award-winning science writer and a seasoned educational trainer in consultation with a team of scientists. Endorsed by science organizations and educators, this easy-to-tackle book is a powerful tool to assess and increase science literacy. Perfect for kids, parents, grown-ups, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how science impacts everyday life.

Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles
by Janeen Mason.
Ages 5-8
1-58980-434-1 HC $15.95
Pelican Publishing
Aquatic fun and adventure as seen through the eyes of a loggerhead sea turtle. This vibrantly colorful book for young readers begins with a turtle hatching on a Florida beach and then follows her odyssey out to sea. Perseverance is the hallmark of this sea turtle, as she conquers every ocean dilemma with quick thinking and hard work. Janeen Mason introduces young readers to the endangered loggerhead sea turtle and offers a glossary, enforcing new vocabulary relevant to the aquatic environment.

Frogs
by Gail Gibbons
Ages 4-8
0-8234-1134-6 PB $6.95
Holiday House
Frogs, which lived 230 million years ago, are an integral part of the current Darwin exhibit. This colorful picture book, by the best-selling author/illustrator of over 135 books for preschoolers and young readers, teaches everything about frogs, from their tadpole beginnings, to noises they make, their body parts, and how they live. Includes fun facts about frogs.

Eyewitness: Evolution
by Linda Gamlin
Ages: 8-12 years
0-7894-5579-X HC $15.99
DK Publishing
Eyewitness: Evolution teaches young readers about the theory of evolution and how it has changed our understanding of the natural world. In this book, readers discover what life was like millions of years ago; how new species develop, why pandas have false thumbs and why penguins stand upright. Superb full-color photographs of animals, plants and fossils make this book a compelling look at evolution.

Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrated by Lauren Stringer
All ages
0-15-201772-0 HC $17.00
Harcourt Children's Books
All of us are part of an old, old family. The roots of our family tree reach back millions of years to the beginning of life on earth. Open this family album and embark on an amazing journey. You'll meet some of our oldest relatives#151;from both the land and the sea—and discover what we inherited from each of them along the many steps of our wondrous past. Complete with an illustrated timeline and glossary, here is the story of human evolution as it's never been told before.