Rotten Pumpkin: A Rotten Tale in 15 Voices

A Rotten Tale in 15 Voices

by David M. Schwartz; Photography by Dwight Kuhn

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Pub Date Aug 13 2013 | Archive Date Jul 01 2013

Creston Books | JKSCommunications

Children's Nonfiction

Description

Compost won't mean the same thing after readers have seen the amazing transformation of Jack from grinning pumpkin to mold-mottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot. The story of decomposition is vividly told so that science comes to life (and death). Part story, part science, and a whole lot of fun. Features a teacher guide in the back of the book, and additional material (including instructions on how to put on a Rotten Pumpkin play in your school) are on the Creston and Author websites.

Compost won't mean the same thing after readers have seen the amazing transformation of Jack from grinning pumpkin to mold-mottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot. The story of decomposition is...

Advance Praise

“Grossly interesting!! Schwartz takes us on another fascinating journey in science.”- Penny Glackman, Excellence in Science Teaching Award Winner

“An enlightening tale of nature’s recycling process. It’s amazing how much life a rotting pumpkin supports—and how many children will be delighted and disgusted!”-Vicki Cobb, author of more than 80 science books for kids

“A quick and icky guide to decomposition and the organisms that actually do the ‘dirty’ work. This is a simple, fun, yet informative book that would be handy in any science classroom! I loved the penicillin part!”- Ian Lesser, science teacher and curriculum writer