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Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

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In "Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest," author/artist Steve Jenkins uses cut-paper collages to teach children about some of the most extreme places on earth. Jenkin's artistic technique really sets this book apart among educational books for young readers.

Jenkins takes us to many extraordinary places: Lake Baikal, Russia (the world's deepest lake); Mount Everest (the highest mountain); Atacama Desert, Chile (the driest place); and many more. The book is filled with wonderfully rendered images: penguins diving into South Polar water, a colorful Colombian tree frog, wind-whipped trees in New Hampshire, and more.

Throughout the book, Jenkins' artistry is impressive. Each illustration is a photograph of one of his collages, which make use of paper of many different colors and textures. He really brings to life such images as the turbulent seas of the Bay of Fundy. And maps throughout the book add to its educational value. If your child is interested in either geography or collage art, this is a great book.

This is a wonderful little book of earth facts, which includes not only the basics (Mt. Everest is the highest mountain, the Nile is the longest river) but other interesting information (the Amazon actually carries the most water of any river in the world; the tides at the bay of Fundy can overtake a person running away). There is at least one graphic with each page that neatly illustrates each fact -- the amount of rainfall in Tutenendo, Columbia is compared to the height of an adult man, for example.

A great addition to any young earth science buff's library!

Steve Jenkins writes books that teach parent and child. My daughter is 6 and is into "reference books". Thirsty for facts. Jenkins books have been instrumental in keeping her interest up for educational books. I highly recommend any of his books.

My great-grandson was fascinated by this book. There are others in the series and I'm giving them to him also.

We borrowed this from the library but I liked it so much I ordered one for ourselves. It will be my next gift to all our friends with children. it's great for goal-oriented type A's like me who like to plan trips with a purpose - what better purpose than to see the top thing in a category!

I ordered this book for my 5 year old grandson. He is always asking what is the biggest. He loved this book and we have read it many times. I recommend it highly for curious children!