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Starred Selection

Science Detectives: How Scientists Solved Six Real-Life Mysteries

Science Detectives: How Scientists Solved Six Real-Life Mysteries (cover)

Written by the Editors of YES Mag Illustrated by Rose Cowles

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Science sleuths solve cases all over the world - in cities, deserts, deep underground, high in the sky and even in DNA. Includes five projects to test your science-detection skills.

Starred Selections by Year

Our Choice: Annual, 2005

Our Choice Cover 2005

Our Choice (now known as Best Books for Kids & Teens) is your guide to the best new Canadian books, magazines, audio and video for children and teens. Whether you’re stocking a bookshelf in a classroom, library or at home, every title in this guide has been given the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s stamp of approval.

Below you will find the Starred Selections from Our Choice. While each book in the guide is considered to be the cream of the crop, Starred Selections are titles of exceptional calibre.

Expert committees of educators, booksellers, school and public librarians from across Canada have handpicked the materials listed below. Committees look for excellence in writing, illustration or performance. Most importantly, these committees focus on selecting materials that will appeal to children and young adults.

2005 Starred Selections

Short Stories