Books in What Is It series

WHAT IS TRUE is the 11th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s book series on character education and difficult topics. In this book, Etan explores how we can try to discern between facts and appearances in our world. Children are asked to carefully consider their actions and thoughts based on various types of inquiry and evaluation. WHAT IS TRUE provides both the child and adult reader numerous openings for discussion in order that children may cultivate the critical thinking required to travel through an increasingly complex world.

What is a Family? is the 12th title in Etan Boritzer s popular series on character education and difficult topics. The author s well-known style of asking his young readers serious questions sharpens children s critical thinking skills and real understanding of complex issues becomes possible. What is a Family? tackles questions regarding the fast-changing face of contemporary families. Defining the ideal family, as well as acknowledging the problems that oftentimes occur in real families, What is a Family? opens up various perspectives on societal trends as they are reflected in the home. From the history of families to the fantastic possibilities of future families, Etan Boritzer once again brings both thoughtful insights and fun dimensions to his subject matter.

An introduction to the essential elements of The Trinity for ages 9 to 12. Through stories, symbols, puzzles and brief explanations Tweens will be introduced to the three parts of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The activities in this resource give creative and concrete ways for children ages 9-12 to begin relating to God in three persons. Its convenient size fits nicely inside a Bible or hymnal. This resource is a must for leaders because it: 1. Explains the doctrine of The Trinity in terms children can understand 2. Uses fun but challenging puzzles and games to teach 3. Shows an understanding of how The Trinity is significant in our Christian understanding of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

From Horn Book reviews: "The four main types of reptiles and their physical characteristics are described; double-page entries are amplified by clear color photographs with relevant captions. Diagrams illustrate physiological characteristics in detail, and text boxes highlight especially interesting facts." This book makes answering questions about reptiles fascinating and fun.

What makes an amphibian an amphibian? Do amphibians lay eggs? Most do, but birds and fish lay eggs, too, and they aren't amphibians. Are amphibians animals whose young look totally different from the adults they will become? Yes, but what about butterflies and ladybugs? Their young also change shape as they grow up, but they're not amphibians. So what exactly is an amphibian? Answering that question isn't as easy as it might seem, but What is an Amphibian? makes solving the puzzle fascinating and fun.

WHAT IS DREAMING? is the 9th title in Etan Boritzer's bestselling What is? series on character education and social issues. All children dream, and dreaming is a mysterious and sometimes frightening subject. Dreams can be informative in dealing with everyday problems. WHAT IS DREAMING? will help to open discussion on dreams and to unravel some of the subconscious concerns which children confront in their dreams. Parents, educators and child life professionals will find WHAT IS DREAMING? to be a valuable resource. Boritzer s clear and straightforward explanations plus the delightful and playful color illustrations of Jeff Vernon will make this book an important part of any library.