Living Things Books

Author: Simon, Seymour.
Title: The secret clocks : time senses of living things / Seymour Simon ; illustrated by Jan Brett.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Viking Press, 1979.
Edition Date: 1979
Language: English
Notes: Includes index.
Summary: Explains the occurrence of biological clocks, which, for example, tell birds when and where to migrate, plants when to unfurl their leaves, and which affect human beings in various physical and emotional ways.
Physical Details: 74 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Other Authors: Brett, Jan, 1949-
Subjects: Biological rhythms--Juvenile literature.
Biological rhythms.

This is the first book about the alien "Oppy" who comes to Earth to study its "primitive" species and takes up residence in Alfred Brown's head. Gaelyn employed all her wonderful story-telling skills and the quirky humour that was her special stamp in this book, which should be enjoyed by children the world over.

Four and one-half year old Daniel loves this book. He loves the picutures of the snakes and some of the unusual descriptions. We have borrowed it from the library and hope to get our own copy soon.

Andrea Stephens talks about the important "G's" in a girl's life: Growing Up, God, Guys, Girlfriends and Girl Stuff. She shares practical hints and scripture and insight on how to meet the "G's" head on with faith and fun, and avoid the mistakes that seem to get in the way of God's best for today's teens.

Fun book, like talking with a girlfriend about the things you really think about most.

T. Suzanne Eller, author of Real Issues, Real Teens -- What Every Parent Needs to Know

"Take Good Care of Yourself!" is unique among books of this ilk. It is actually written by a person who has done everything suggested in the book. It takes a subject that is basically simple (helping yourself) and treats it without all the pseudo-scientific mumbo jumbo that is so commonly seen. When Karen tells you to visit a spa, she details her experience and what it did for her. Simple, impactful, meaningful. So, take good care of yourself, read this book.

Rick Dudnick

This was a terrific book! My son (who has trouble reading) couldn't put it down! He enjoyed it so much! He really related to the characters and loved reading it out loud to the entire family every night! It really kept his interest.

Emilie gives excellent short stories that hit home with every reader. Mothers/women traditionally are the inspiration for their daughters and thought of as the role model for every new son's bride. The book made me ask myself "Am I a worthy role model?" Simple small things we do can make a big difference in the short time we have on this big world. Don't get caught up in the things of the world and forget about the really important events of life: kind words to a friend in need, special time with child,quite time with God...

It's extremely difficult locating books for preteen girls with a Christian perspective. Thank you!

this book is a wonderful book to read after someone you loved has died.it explains the reason you should not blame god for what has happened.most people say how could god let this happen to them.but god isn't the one who made your loved one sick or have an accident . he's there to give you stregth and to help you get through the bad times.god would not make a little baby sick.god is good and is there to guide you.

My 7 year old son listened to WHAT IS A BAT? on the included CD and was thrilled with it. The book and CD are better than I was expecting. The book is filled with high quality pictures/photos and it seems just the right amount of words on the page not to be overwhelming. I was impressed at the amount of information in the book. The table of contents includes:

What is a bat?
Bat family tree
A bat's body
Echo-echo-echolocation
Sight and smell
On the wing
Hanging out
Roosting habits
Bat food
Vampire bats
Hey baby!
Growing up
Bats in nature
Bat chat
Words to know
Index

The CD takes just the right pace. Along with page-turning prompts, the child is also guided where to look on the page--whether at a particular picture or a certain colored text box--to synchronize with the narration. To reinforce the main points every once in a while a there is a "quick quiz." There is a pause between the question and the answer for the quick quizes so if a child needs a little more time to answer the question the CD player is easily paused.

According to the back of the book, there many other titles in "The Science of Living Things" series and I will definitely have to check them out.