Comments on: Review: Written In Bone

By: Nonfiction Monday Review Roundup: Written in Bone | quaint and curious

Nonfiction Monday Review Roundup: Written in Bone | quaint and curious — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:38:06 +0000

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By: Liz B

Liz B — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:19:35 +0000

Kathleen, what a fascinating exhibit to go to! And this is such a great book to make science fun.

By: Kathleen Gruver

Kathleen Gruver — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:13:11 +0000

So glad to see you talking this one up! I saw the exhibit at the Smithsonian last year, and it was fascinating. I don’t know that I would have picked up the book and read it otherwise, but wow, was I glad I did! Wonderful presentation of science for non-scientists of any age.

By: Liz B

Liz B — Sat, 14 May 2011 12:02:53 +0000

Kelly, nonfiction with the right topic, title and photos/illustrations does sell itself. I’m glad to hear you’re including NF in booktalking. I know I didn’t always include those titles.

Brenda, isn’t it fun when the book you & your teens have “discovered” is recognized? It’s like “we knew that before you did!”

Emily, so funny you mention Bones! I watch that also, and yes, I could totally see Temperance doing this stuff.

By: Emily Calkins Charyk

Emily Calkins Charyk — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:30:40 +0000

You’ve totally sold me on this one. Whenever I’m watching Bones, I always wonder how real the science is – this sounds like a great way to find out!

By: Brenda Kahn

Brenda Kahn — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:47:16 +0000

It makes for a good book club selection as well. I do a lunch time club with my public library colleague. We try to include one non-fiction title and Written in Bone was our choice a year or so ago. The kids went wild over it. When it went on to become a YALSA Non-fiction finalist, they were very proud about it.

brenda

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:07:59 +0000

This is one I’ve talked to both middle and high school students, and it always intrigues readers. When I read it, I didn’t think it was my kind of book but it’s as engrossing as you’ve described. And it totally sells itself.