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Non-Fiction Books with Kathryn Lasky


 


ATLANTIC CIRCLE

By Kathryn Lasky Knight
Photographs by Christopher G. Knight
Now an Amazon ebook and in all electronic formats at Smashwords

Color photos and only $3.99

A Dolphin Book of the Month Selection

    Read the New York Times review

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interrupted Journey:
Saving Endangered Sea Turtles

By Kathryn Lasky
Photographs by Christopher G. Knight
Candlewick Press, Spring 2001

A Junior Library Guild Selection

    Read the Starred Review in Booklist

 

 

 

Shadows in the Dawn:
The Lemurs of Madagascar


photographs by Christopher G. Knight
Harcourt Brace, Spring 1998

Best Books of the Year: CBC Banks Street College of Education

 

 

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROOF
IN THE WORLD
Photographs by Christopher Knight,
Harcourt Brace, 1997

Exploring the rainforest canopy with a remarkable woman canopy biologist, Meg Lowman.

Starred Review in April Booklist
Review in Hornbook

Smithsonian Magazine Best Science Books 1997

Cricket Magazine Editor's Choice for 1998

 

SUGARING TIME
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Macmillan, 1983

"The beauty and clarity of the expository writing, accompanied by informative action-filled photographs excite reader's interest in Vermont maple sugaring time. The style is rich and clear as 'fancy' syrup." Language Arts

"..a blend of poetry and science which makes for a very enjoyable reading experience. Kathryn Lasky involves all the reader's senses in her memorable description.."Appraisal

 

DAYS OF THE DEAD
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Hyperion, 1994
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Lasky's text is clear and vivid, aware of the mystery of a holy day that dissolves the border between the dead and the living." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Booklist Editors' Choice 1995

 

 

 

SEARCHING FOR LAURA INGALLS
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Macmillan, 1993
 

"..a nostalgic journey to rediscover the reality of midwestern pioneer life..bringing the past and present together." School Library Journal

 

 

 

 

MONARCHS
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Harcourt Brace, 1993

"Vibrant description melds with fascinating full-color photographs in a book that strikes a perfect balance between science and humanity." School Library Journal

 

 

 

 

SURTSEY, THE NEWEST PLACE ON EARTH
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Hyperion Books for Children, 1992

"..along with excited scientists, (readers) enter a living laboratory and watch as life struggles to develop precarious footholds - rather like entering a time machine to earth's fiery beginnings. Well organized, finely tooled, and beautifully designed - a treat for inquiring minds and eyes." School Library Journal starred review

 

DINOSAUR DIG
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Morrow Junior Books, 1990

"..a riveting behind-the-scenes glimpse at the gritty work involved in unearthing fossils." Christian Science Monitor

"Knight's clear, expressive photos capture the country's majesty and the delight of these real children, actively engaged in excavating fossils that are 67 million years old" Kirkus

 

A BABY FOR MAX
Photographs by Christopher Knight, Scribners, 1984

"Five-year-old Max tells the story of his sister's birth in this sensitively written, "real-life" book. The text, combined with Max's father's beautiful photographs, helps us understand the various feelings that are part of being a big brother." American Baby

 

 

 


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