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As little ones follow the story, they can push down on the colorful "cricket clickers" built into this beautifully illustrated book and make them sing their clicking song. ... Read more

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We LOVE this!
My nephew is 21 months and absolutely loves this book.Each time you turn the page he thinks it's a "new" cricket and we have to click it again.If anyone else knows of another book similar to this I'd really appreciate it!

We LOVE this book
This is a great book. It rhymes, so it makes it very easy to read and on each page you can "click" the crickets. It also has bright, colorful illustrations.This is one of our favorites.

A wonderful book - for child AND reader!
What an enchanting book!The text weaves a great story with charming graphics and fun, somewhat tongue-twisting, rhymes.Who knew that cricket clicks could have so many nuances?:-)

My young daughter loves sticking her hand through the "holes" in the pages where the crickets go, and getting me to "click" the crickets.Always a fun time...

I'm sure she will continue to love it as she engages with the story.The narrative talks about a young cricket learning to sing, with both mommy's help and the encouragement of other animals (who sing along).Too cute!

great book
my 13 month old loves this book...The colors and rhyming story are wonderful...My son likes the crickets, which you press and they make a "click" sound...This entertains him while we are reading the story...you won't regret this purchase! ... Read more

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Rachel Carson combined her gift of writing with her love of nature to change how the world viewed DDT. Through commitment and persistence, she entered a world where few women tread. Carson provides an excellent role model for children to broaden their views on future careers. ... Read more

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hagiography
This book is almost worshipful of Rachel Carson.To be a tad irreverent, it reads like Mao's "Little Red Book" -- the struggling upper-middle-class protagonist persevering against all odds.

Check out Rachel's character traits from the book:

+ declines all social invitations
+ spurns popularity
+ makes her peers envious through her enormous intellect and incredible good luck
+ when in the sun, develops freckles rather than tanning
+ always double checks her facts!
+ physically unhealthy and very susceptible to colds

This isn't a TERRIBLE biography, the author didn't do a bad job; it's not Candice Ransom's fault that Rachel Carson is so unappealing a subject.This book reinforces some of what Rachel Carson believed, such as page 46 -- the natural world is in grave danger! -- and page 51 -- ALL LIFE is threatened by human progress!

Personally, I think the best that could be said about Rachel Carson was that, in her quest to eradicate DDT through her book "Silent Spring", she misapplied her intellect.48 million human beings have lost their lives (so far) to malaria as the price for her grandstanding.Let that number sink in.48 million productive, creative, cherished human lives, cut short at the whim of one American woman.

I guess there isn't much Candice Ransom could have done to improve on her subject.The hushed-respectful tone of the book is a little grating.

Not a horrible biography, but not someone I would want my children to emulate.

Inspiration for young readers
A biography of scientist/author Rachel Carson for the intermediate grades or so, it is well done; an accessible, easy-to-relate-to telling of a bright, good woman's life that led to the publishing of her controversial Silent Spring, a book which in many ways pioneered modern ecological awareness on a large scale.Carson's history of science and writing interest from her youngest days provides good inspiration for youngsters to do well, never knowing what good future endeavors their interests and skills may lead to.My group of solid reading fifth graders enjoyed it, and more than one child, several girls most notably, expressed the desire to combine writing and science in ways like Carson did.Valuable and recommended. ... Read more

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A unique rendition of the Nativity story
Fine's language is magical.She's included sensory details, universal feelings, humor, and strong characterization in the form of her cranky cricket in the stable that night.Her unique rendition of this age-old story is a "must" for holiday gifts for children; adults will love it, too.Winslow Pels's illustrations are stunning, right down to the donkey's eyelashes.

Rhythmic Holiday Celebration
A grumpy little cricket just wants to sleep but there is no peace in the stable and the bright star is shinning in his eyes. "Such light. Such Noise. Is there no peace?" Just when he thinks he has found some quiet, Mary and Joseph arrive with a noisy donkey and then visitors arrive.

A shepherd girl scoops up the cricket and holds him high above the crowd so he can see the baby in the manger. Once he has a view he becomes interested in the angels and manger scene. He is so impressed that he decides to sing a song for the baby Jesus, only he can't quite manage more than a "Gar-Reech" because that has been his tune for so long.

Finally he manages to create a "Chirrr-rup Chirrr-rup" and feels he has
become part of the celebration.

Winslow Pels' illustrations fill each page with seasonal beauty in subtle shades of blues, reds and brown with sand-tone backgrounds. Edith Hope Fine's words dance and jump from the page in cricket sounds mingling with the tale of Jesus' birth.

A memorable story with a change in perspective near the end. It shows children that things are not always as they appear and miracles can even be found in seeming chaos.

~The Rebecca Review
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In this book, the authors, who consider themselves fans and analysts in equal measure, follow the career of the cricketing demigod - his advent, his peak, his fall, and his resurrection. Armed with irrefutable statistical data, which they contextualize and analyse with rigour, the authors seek to end all debate on Tendulkar's status as the greatest cricketer of the modern era. ... Read more

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In much of North America, crickets and katydids provide the soundtrack to summer nights, and grasshoppers frequent the fields and roadsides of midsummer days. Although insects from this group have long been the bane of those who make their living from the land, grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets are themselves crucial food sources for many species of birds, reptiles and amphibians, and other creatures.

Field Guide to Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets of the United States introduces readers to the biology, behavior, and ecological significance of one of the most obvious (abundant, large, and colorful) and important (ecologically and economically significant) insect groups in North America, the order Orthoptera. A simple, illustrated identification guide assists the reader in distinguishing among the various groups and narrows down the options to expedite identification. The book treats more than a third of the species found in the United States and Canada in brief, easy-to-understand sections that provide information on distribution, identification, ecology, and similar species. Distribution maps accompany each profile, and 206 species are pictured in color. Black-and-white drawings highlight distinguishing characteristics of some of the more difficult-to-identify species. Sonograms provide a graphic representation of the insects' distinctive sounds, which may be heard on Thomas J.North America.

This is the first treatment of North American grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets to portray the insects in full color, and it will be the first time many amateur naturalists and students have the opportunity to see the amazing and colorful world of Orthoptera, because many are cryptically colored (their bright colors evident only in flight) or cryptic in behavior (nocturnal in their habits). John L. Capinera, Ralph D. Scott, and Thomas J. Walker designed their book for amateur naturalists who wish to know the local fauna, for students who seek to identify insects as part of entomology and natural history courses, and for professional biologists who need to identify invertebrates. This invaluable field guide will be a useful supplement for laboratory and field activities and a reference for classrooms at every level. ... Read more

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These creatures have been SET ASIDE
These creatures were used by our Lord to punish the heathens of Egypt. They have been SET ASIDE.

I ADVISE ALL ROSY-CHEEKED TEENAGERS TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS SUBJECT!!!

pretty good beginning
This book sounds great when you read the description and when you get it, it looks like it will be another in the current wave of amazing field guides for previously obscure insect taxa exemplified by Ed Lam's 2004 Damselflies of the Northeast. When you try to use it, however, as I did on several recent occasions, you run into limitations. The keys are great to a point but I kept getting stuck at genus level or higher. Also, because you're often trying to identify a congener to the species illustrated, you have to "squint" a bit. Of course once you've had to do that once or twice you lose faith in the fine points of the illustrations even when you're pretty sure you're looking at the same species as illustrated. This book is great if you want to learn to separate the higher organization of the katydids, grasshoppers, and crickets and it is very useful for the information it provides on a particular species (habitat, life history, etc.) once you've got one identified, but for IDing a lot of grasshoppers to species, you'll need more.

Misleading Title
As an entomologist living in the United States and interested in identifying grasshoppers etc. I was pleased to see this book published. However, despite claiming to cover 'the United States' it does not. Alaska is absent. I'm sure the publishers don't mind the extra money from those wouldn't have bought the book if the title had said 'contiguous United States'.

Field Guide to Grasshoppers
As an amateur naturalist I had wanted a small book to help in identifying these insects. The Insect field guides tend to not be specific enough. This book is a true field guide to this group of very common insects and has some beautiful colored illustrations as well as an excellent key.

grahoppers
A good addition to a library of detailed information about a common insect.This book follows after a general insect guide for anyone with curiosity about grasshoppers. Walk through arecently dry filed or lake and have this book in your pocket. ... Read more

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Another page turner
My son read Cricket in Times Square in school and enjoyed it so much he asked me to get him this book.He found this a good read and is now planning to read the Pigeon Ride.

This is a wonderful book !!!
I love lots of diffrent kinds of books and I loved lots of theones I've read and I loved these books and they are in my top list. Irecommend these books to children who like adventure and fun in their books. Also I think it's very good for moms or dads to read to their children for bedtime stories and together time.

IT WAS SO BORING I ONLY READ HALF OF IT!
I absolutely loathed it.IT WAS HORRID,HORRIBLE,AND THEY REALLY NEED BETTER PICTURES!

super-dooper charm
Chester Cricket , a cricket who lost his home beacause two overweight women sat on an old stump which he he lived in. In this charming story Chester is seaching for a new house to livein.He searches and searches but no house suits him.A must read! ... Read more

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Cricket was played in Virginia in 1710 and was enjoyed on Georgia plantations in 1737. Teams representing New York and Philadelphia faced each other as early as 1838. By 1865, Philadelphia was considered the best cricket-playing city in the United States, competing against Canadian, English and Australian teams from 1890 to 1920. This 30 year span was essential to the formation of America’s sports identity—and by its end, while the sport of baseball drew increasing attention, the game of cricket moved from being the game of America’s aristocrats to a safe haven for America’s nonwhite immigrants who were excluded from baseball because of Jim Crow laws.

Here, the game’s unique multi-ethnic, religious and cultural tradition in the United States is fully explored. The author explains cricket’s ties to the beginnings of baseball and covers the ways in which the game continues to play an important role in America’s inner cities. ... Read more

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moves slow, narrative lost in heavy details
Very dense.A lot of details that aren't thoroughly explained and make the pace of the narrative very slow.Needed an editor. ... Read more

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This second edition of Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports. Packed with hundreds of new colour photographs and illustrations, and completely updated to include the latest stats and stars, this vibrantly designed book really brings the game to life. The authors take a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including: the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language types of cricket - the Twenty20, one-day and first-class formats of the game at all levels, from beach cricket through to international Test cricket batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what it takes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best there has been the world of cricket - the Test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters.Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over their shoulder at this brilliant introduction to cricket. "Incomparablereally, different planet stuff.It is comprehensive without being bewildering,colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superblydesigned." The Wisden Cricketer "Packed withinformation ...this is perfect for the youngsters whoprefer Pietersen to Rooney." The Times "Thecricketing world's bible specially written for children." The Economist ... Read more

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"The Complete Encyclopedia of Cricket" is a comprehensive, single-volume illustrated reference book, that will be required reading for all lovers of the game. Every major facet of cricket is covered in detail, accompanied by carefully chosen images to provided added impact. Complementing the text and photos is an in-depth records section, an integral part of cricket lore. Updated to include full coverage of England's 2008 Test series against South Africa. ... Read more

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The Wisden Book of Test Cricket, first published in 1979, is well established as an invaluable and unique source of reference essential to any cricket library. This new volume includes full scorecards and match reports from 1877 to 1977. Originally edited by Bill Frindall, this new volume brings collectors' libraries up to date, ensuring they have a complete and accurate record - essential for any truly self-respecting cricket enthusiast. ... Read more

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This is a practical book for everyone with an interest in cricket, from the schoolboy learning the basic techniques, to the experienced test player and followers of the game everywhere. It is a complete and up-to-date reference book for the game, with sections on batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping, methods of play and common faults, field placing, players' attitudes, captaincy, coaching and the structure of cricket and its laws. This edition incorporates the achievements and statistics of seven cricketers; Allan Border, Ian Botham, Kapil Dev, David Gower, Sir Richard Hadlee, Imran Khan and Viv Richards. It also discusses the next generation of cricketers, including Curtly Ambrose, Shane Warne, and Brian Lara. ... Read more

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MY SPIN ON CRICKET tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, well informed narrative by Richie Benaud, the popular cricket commentator and former Australian cricket captain. Hailed as one of the most influential cricketer and cricket personalities of the last fifty years, he was the runaway winner in The Wisden Cricketer's commentators' poll of 2005. With the emphasis on the modern game, Richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates them to the past. He discusses all aspects of the game, including gambling, sledging, leadership and technological development in this entertaining and highly informative book. ... Read more

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Ritchie is the best
One of the best cricketers of all time--best sportsman of his time.And a wonderful and compassionate gentleman.I just love his book.

A must for every cricketer and fan alike

My best to him

Ashwani Sharma ... Read more

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Cricket is said to be a funny game and now you can hear why with another brilliant collection of humorous stories, jokes and anecdotes from the world of cricket as told by five of the game's all-time great personalities - Richie Benaud, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston and Fred Trueman. Recorded live in theatres and in the studio, here are dozens of hilarious anecdotes about England players such as Denis Compton, Len Hutton, Mike Brearley and Ian Botham - not to mention broadcasting gaffes, sledging, short-sighted umpires and the first male streaker at Lord's! ... Read more