December 3, 2004, Hour One: Science Books / Books and Toys for Kids

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Hour Two: Science Books / Books and Toys for Kids

You always can send fruitcake to the neighbors -- and Uncle Earl always likes to get a new eggbeater for his collection. But what about the science-lovers on your list?

Well, it's been a great year for science books, from Edward Larson's "Evolution" to Brian Greene's "The Fabric of the Cosmos." In this hour, we'll run down the top books of 2004, just in time for your holiday shopping.

And we haven't forgotten the younger scientists on your list. We'll take a look at the best science toys and books for kids this season--from owl puke, to pop bottle experiments, to CSI for kids.

Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern). Read the list of our reviewers' suggestions.

Guests:
Gregory Mone
Associate Editor, Books Editor
Popular Science Magazine
New York, New York

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Claire Green
President
Parents' Choice Foundation
Baltimore, Maryland

Lynne Brunelle
Freelance Writer
Author, " Pop Bottle Science" (Workman Publishing, 2004)
Emmy Award-winning writer for the PBS series "Bill Nye the Science Guy"
Seattle, Washington

This segment produced by Annette Heist

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