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Ivy and Bean: What's the Big Idea? (Ivy & Bean #7)
It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe....more
Paperback, 131 pages
Published
September 7th 2011
by Chronicle Books
(first published 2010)
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The worst. As unsophisticated an introduction to global warming for kids as you could possibly get. To me, the sign of a good children's book is one that, as a parent, gives sensitive insight to the logic, perspective, and feelings of children. This is the same with good YA literature (this is why I tell parents they should read YA books if they want to better understand their teen). Ivy and Bean are thin, opaque cut-outs whose minor adventures seem phoned in. Trying to connect the minor, semi-i...more
In my opinion, this book is one of the better ones, more in the league of Book 3 ("Break the Fossil Record") and Book 9 ("Make the Rules"), the other books in the series that I consider 3 1/2 stars.
I really like Ms. Aruba-Tate. She's such a great teacher. I loved the way she put words to the way the class was feeling (on page 33): "I'm hearing that you are very worried about global warming. I'm feeling sorry that you're worried, but I'm also feeling glad that you care so much about the earth."
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I really like Ms. Aruba-Tate. She's such a great teacher. I loved the way she put words to the way the class was feeling (on page 33): "I'm hearing that you are very worried about global warming. I'm feeling sorry that you're worried, but I'm also feeling glad that you care so much about the earth."
T...more
Feb 12, 2013
L13 Tracy Beling
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If you like the Ivy & Bean series, you will enjoy this one as well. This was 2011 Eleanor Cameron Award (Golden Duck for middle grades) finalist.
Ivy and Bean work together to come up with an idea for their school science fair. The theme for their second grade classroom is global warming. The book takes us through some of their ideas that don't work, and leads us to the fair where we finally learn what their project is and whether or not it is successful. What I like about this book is that...more
Ivy and Bean work together to come up with an idea for their school science fair. The theme for their second grade classroom is global warming. The book takes us through some of their ideas that don't work, and leads us to the fair where we finally learn what their project is and whether or not it is successful. What I like about this book is that...more
Sep 20, 2011
nicole j. wroblewski
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Book 7 begins thusly: illustration of Bean standing, stapler in hand, before a large window. She peers upward, pleased by the crumpled mass of drapes hanging above her. "What are those little black lines all over the fabric?" you may wonder, as I did. The first paragraph succinctly answers that question: "There had been a problem in Bean's house. The problem was staples."
Ha.
Annie Barrows has yet to write an Ivy + Bean book that doesn't make me laugh on PAGE ONE. What's the Big Idea has all of t...more
Ha.
Annie Barrows has yet to write an Ivy + Bean book that doesn't make me laugh on PAGE ONE. What's the Big Idea has all of t...more
I can see why so many children and educators love Ivy and Bean! They are generally nice kids with a spirit of adventure. Barrows writes in a way that children will find authentic and realistic. Bean's older sister is mean in a way that is natural, annoying, and appropriate.
In What's the Big Idea, Ivy and Bean learn about global warming at school. The class decides that they want to fight global warming and presents a variety of ideas at the science fair. Most of their ideas are unrealistic or i...more
In What's the Big Idea, Ivy and Bean learn about global warming at school. The class decides that they want to fight global warming and presents a variety of ideas at the science fair. Most of their ideas are unrealistic or i...more
In the latest installment of this first-rate series, Ivy & Bean are learning about being "green". My favorite part of this series is the way the girls view how the adults see the world around them. The girls are always wondering: why can't the adults have any fun? Why do they like everything to be quiet? Why are they so tired all the time? There is a hilarious interchange between the girls and Ivy's mother, when the girls ask her to tie their hands together. She does so without blinking an e...more
Ivy and Bean are friends even though they are opposite in many ways. Bean is loud and rambunctious and full of crazy ideas. Ivy is quiet and thoughtful and often willing to help Bean try out some of her wild plans.
When they come together to work on a science project in Ivy + Bean: What’s the Big Idea, they are determined to find a solution for global warming.
I loved how the two girls started coming up with ideas for how they could help global warming without asking adults first whether their sol...more
When they come together to work on a science project in Ivy + Bean: What’s the Big Idea, they are determined to find a solution for global warming.
I loved how the two girls started coming up with ideas for how they could help global warming without asking adults first whether their sol...more
Barrows, Annie & Sophie Blackall. Ivy & Bean, What’s the Big Idea. Scholastic. 2010. 128 pp. ISBN: 0811866920. Genre: Fiction, Series
Rating: 4.13 Stars. Ivy & Bean are best friends (and neighbors) and in the 2nd grade, and are trying to come up with a science fair project.
Summary: Ivy & Bean always seem to have fun and creative ways to try and solve situations they get themselves into. So why should their science fair project be any differen?
Main Characters: Ivy – Bean’s best f...more
Rating: 4.13 Stars. Ivy & Bean are best friends (and neighbors) and in the 2nd grade, and are trying to come up with a science fair project.
Summary: Ivy & Bean always seem to have fun and creative ways to try and solve situations they get themselves into. So why should their science fair project be any differen?
Main Characters: Ivy – Bean’s best f...more
My daughter and I love this series (she’s 8). They are so cute, well written, and practical. The characters represent normal children in a normal school setting. Sometimes they misbehave and sometimes they do amazing things; but they always accurately demonstrate emotions and fears about their lives that my daughter can relate to (a far cry from how Disney interprets childhood with a song and dance routine). I am impressed by how insightful the author is. I also love how she occasionally uses ch...more
This is from a humorous series of realistic fiction featuring a couple of precocious 2nd graders. In this volume they tackle global warming through their participation in a science fair. It is friendly and light without be inaccurate in the science. The solution the girls come up with at the end is pitch perfect and what will make want to read additional books in this series. In general, it is quirky, funny, but not a brilliant piece of literature by any stretch.
Mar 18, 2011
Shelli
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In this adventure Ivy and Bean's second grade class is doing science fair projects on global warming. The creative ideas Ivy and Bean, and her class, had to stop global warming are funny. My personal favorite was making humans weaker so that the animals would feel stronger and possible eat the weak. Either that or the robot that would kill anyone who dropped litter on the ground.
This series is a wonderful read aloud collection for teachers and parents to share.
This series is a wonderful read aloud collection for teachers and parents to share.
Ivy and Bean are your (not-so) typical wacky 2nd graders. When the 5th grade science students talk to their class about global warming and its effects, Ivy, Bean, and the rest of the 2nd graders are sad because the polar bears won't have anywhere to live (not to mention all of the other dastardly effects of problem).
Ivy and Bean swing into action, in the way only these two can, and try to come up with the best idea ever. Could it be collecting all the ice cubes in their houses and throwing them...more
Ivy and Bean swing into action, in the way only these two can, and try to come up with the best idea ever. Could it be collecting all the ice cubes in their houses and throwing them...more
Realistic Fiction - 2010 I enjoy these two characters because I think they are not conventional and grab in some of my girl readers who struggle to find books they enjoy. In this story, Ivy and Bean set out to do a science fair entry about global warning - going about it in a new way! This text touches on global warming and includes some information in the back on the topic.
Jul 23, 2012
Erica O'Shea
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Our favorite in the series so far! My favorite is the general theme - the girls have to work hard to come up with their "big idea" -- it didn't just come to them right away. I like the way Annie Barrows shows this bit of realism - that good things come with perseverance.
I really enjoyed this book. It is very relatable for children grades second and third. This story has two young girls in science class trying to figure out how to win their science fair. their science fair is based off how to solve global warming. This book is really cute because it shows all of the creative ways they try to solve global. I really enjoyed the ways that were used to portray just how creative a second graders imagination is. The main characters end up winning the science fair with...more
they make this experiment where they put flies and other things in the jar. they have different students taste the stuff in the jar. when they see the flies in the jar they don't want to taste the stuff anymore and get grossed out!
This is the first Ivy + Bean we picked up at our library. SO and I laughed out loud while she read it-- it was so cute! They are great little girls trying to be creative. It is a fun book, and I want to get more for SO to read to me.
It is a good book about Global Warming, Ivy and Bean are thinking of ways to stop it. This book is funny, sad, and like all the other Ivy+Bean books, it has friendship and action!I think it is the last book.
In their own way Ivy and Bean contribute to the Science Fair by demonstrating the soothing affect nature has on one's spirit.
The Ideas on Global Warming section was a nicely added feature.
The Ideas on Global Warming section was a nicely added feature.
Jan 30, 2013
Penni Russon
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Lovely climax, actually made me a little teary. Found the rest a little underwhelming compared to others in the series. No News is Good News remains my firm favourite!
Not as strong as the other Ivy + Bean books that I have read. Fans of the series and those looking for a good read aloud for global warming or Eatth Day will like this one.
I loved the Ivy and Bean series because it told a story of two friends who had a great relationship and what they did together and how they weren't always friends.
I think ivy and bean books are fun to read!!!! Because it is one of those Stories that is a book that I can't get my eyes off of it
this one has been my favorite so far. it had a good message and they weren't quite as snotty as they've been in other books.
Fun and adventurous, a bit mischievous. Good read for 7-10.
I HAVE TO READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 31, 2011
Ishta Mercurio
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This was a fun read that tackles the question of what a little kid can do about a big problem like Global Warming in a really honest way. The Q&A section about Global Warming at the end was a super addition to this latest installment in a delightful series.
it is a good book you should read it.
i really liked it
Jun 05, 2012
My Monsters
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Annie grew up in Northern California, and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with a degree in Medieval History. Unable to find a job in the middle ages, she decided upon a career as an editor, eventually landing at Chronicle Books in San Francisco, where she was in charge of "all the books that nobody in their right mind would publish." After earning an M.F.A. in Creative Wri...more
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“There had been a problem in Bean's house. The problem was staples. Bean loved staples. She loved them so much that she had stapled things that weren't supposed to be stapled. The things looked better stapled, but her mother didn't think so, and now Bean was outside.
She was going to be outside for a long time.”
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She was going to be outside for a long time.”
“Bean decided to pay attention to what Ms. Aruba-Tate was saying. "Today, class, we are having a special science lesson." Science! Bean stopped thinking about Colorado. Science was usually dirt or fish, and Bean liked both of them.”
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