Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment

PreS-Gr 2-Georgia is a young girl who is not like her family. Her parents, grandmother, and brother have an artistic bent. They love to paint, draw, sculpt, and cut. Even the family dog has creative ideas. But Georgia wants to be a scientist. She loves space, animals, and plants. She's intrigued by the scientists she learns about, like Marie Curie, Isaac Newton, and Galileo. When Georgia wants to create her own experiment, her family is more than ready to lend a helping hand. They offer to help her sketch her plan out and add color. Or maybe she could sculpt something cool for the experiment. This is too much for Georgia to take. She tells them art has nothing to do with science and storms off. Perhaps there is a way science and art can be combined—with some help from those who love her. The connections made between science and art provide perfect teaching opportunities. The illustrations are wildly imaginative and full of vivid colors. Images swirl around Georgia as she ponders fascinating science topics and potential experiments. VERDICT This book is a welcome addition to any collection. It's bound to appeal to budding artists and curious young science lovers alike.-Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA