a fun story of a little boy trying to dig to the other side of the earth. very creative
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Not only is it a lively tale of a hypothetical adventure, not only is it good science, not only is it not dated but rather reads as if it's new, but the writing style is almost poetic - it's got a bewitching cadence, with sentences of various lengths to match the progress through each section of the underground.

McNulty knows that adults will appreciate how much of a pleasure it is to read aloud. And she & Simont know kids - the picture of the fire-proof submarine gives as much attention to lemonade and seat belt as it does to drill bit. Wonderful book for all children, parents, and those young-at-heart. 4.5 stars. ( )

A fun account of a child’s imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth to discover what’s inside. Facts about the composition of the earth are conveyed painlessly and memorably.

How to dig a hole to the other side of the world by Faith McNulty
Describes in detail what each layer of dirt/clay is til you get to the very bottom.
Great audio book and I can imagine what the pages would look like. Especailly like the layer where gems are found.
and shells...tells you what to expect when you reach the end.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

This book is a gem. It's matter-of-fact style exists perfectly with Marc Simont's upbeat illustrations. This is one of my all-time favorite books to enjoy by myself or to read aloud to others. ( )