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Fielding, Beth
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Conversational text supported by photographs and sidebars introduces the diverse types and purposes of animal tails, from defense and protection to communication and mobility; animals are grouped according to how their tails support survival. Suggested activities add an element of fun. The last section further explores how animals communicate via their tails. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale
(3)
4-6
Fielding examines for readers the eyes of various animals, including cats, elephants, lemurs, and chameleons, emphasizing differences in function and the role of vision in survival. Color photographs taken at close range provide detailed images. Additional facts and thoughtful experiments are found in the margins, and an eye-to-animal matching exercise ends the book. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
2 reviews
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