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Braithwaite, Jill
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These small, square books provide interesting and easy-to-read overviews about motorized vehicles. Basic facts are paired with photos that extend the simple text. Though the books are short, they answer questions frequently asked by young readers and are suitable for those just gaining confidence in reading. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Police Cars, Powerboats, Stock Cars, Motorcycles, Ambulances, and Formula One Race Cars.
Reviewer: Barbara Barstow
(4)
K-3
Start to Finish series.
Color photographs and simple texts characterize these books designed for beginning readers. Children interested in these topics will find most of the illustrations helpful, but readers will have to look elsewhere for more substantive information about these topics. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Tree to Table, From Sea to Salt, From Iron to Car, and From Sand to Glass.]
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
K-3
Start to Finish series.
These books are designed to give beginning readers information as to how ordinary products are produced. Each text is enhanced by color photographs that children will find helpful. However, the brief, simplistic style fails to yield depth of information. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Cane to Sugar, From Peanut to Peanut Butter, From Grass to Milk, and From Milk to Cheese.]
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
3 reviews
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