Born in New Jersey, she now lives in New York City.Īliki's books for young readers include the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out titles Digging Up Dinosaurs, Fossils Tell of Long Ago, My Feet, and My Hands. With more than 60 fiction and nonfiction titles for children to her credit, Aliki has been delighting her many fans since her first book was published in 1960. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsīook in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field.Meet national science education standards.Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists.Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills.Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations.Focused answering questions instead of using survey approach.

Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers.

The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom.Īs Children's Books and Their Creators put it: Aliki 'treats complex topics clearly and succinctly while providing lively pictures, with informative details and humorous elements often appearing in 'balloons.'' Aliki's books continue to speak to today's young readers.

Beloved author-illustrator Aliki’s simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy. Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch-our five senses teach us about our world. Read and find out about your five senses in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

My five senses big book by aliki