Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
Written by Buffy Silverman
Ages 9-12, 40 Pages
Lerner Publications, 2010
Reviewed by Kim Hutmacher
Book Source: We would like to thank Lerner Publications for donating a copy of this book for review.
Mythbusters is a popular show in my house, and so it’s no surprise that Buffy Silverman’s new book is also a hit with my family. Have you ever heard the saying, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or how about, you’re as blind as a bat. Can old dogs be taught new tricks? Are bats really blind? We learn in Silverman’s new book that we can indeed teach old dogs new tricks and that in fact, bats are not blind at all!
Silverman explores the science behind these and many other sayings. She combs through the fiction and myths and gives readers the scientific truths. Her text is thorough and interesting, and the accompanying photographs and illustrations engage the reader further.
Back matter includes a glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading.
To learn more about Buffy Silverman, click here to visit her website.
Sounds like an engaging read, though I'm afraid the cover puts me off with the scary looking dog!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very cool book!!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling this will be a hit with the boys. :)
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