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Fowler, Allan
18 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
These small, square books present brief, easy-to-read introductions to two topics: the different ways various animals see the world around them, and life in and around freshwater wetlands and saltwater marshes. Clear color photographs provide visual definitions for the terminology presented in the text. Picture glossaries are included at the back of each book. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
Limbs discusses how different animals use their arms, legs, paws, wings, or flippers. Noses contrasts various noses, with emphasis on the elephant's trunk. Forests is a simple introduction to different types of forests and their inhabitants. All three volumes are illustrated with clear, colorful photos. A photo glossary reviews new terms in each book. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This brief look at snails and slugs discusses different varieties, how they move, what they eat, how big or small they are, and which ones end up on dinner plates. Clear photos help convey the scale of these familiar creatures; a photo glossary reviews new terms. This is a slight but generally informative volume. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This small, square book covers the formation of rainbows and provides tips on when and where to look for them. The color photographs are not as good as those in other books in the series, and the picture glossary offered at the back of the book adds little. Otherwise, the book is a useful, easy-to-read introduction to the topic. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
These small, square books present brief, easy-to-read introductions to two topics: the different ways various animals see the world around them, and life in and around freshwater wetlands and saltwater marshes. Clear color photographs provide visual definitions for the terminology presented in the text. Picture glossaries are included at the back of each book. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
Illustrated with clear photos, Wind offers a mostly informative discussion of a familiar topic. Because of the simple format, however, some concepts are given short shrift. Waterfall also makes good use of the photographic format, although the loosely focused discussion is more of a quick tour of waterfalls around the world than anything else. A photo glossary reviews new terms introduced in both books. Ind.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
These small, square books present brief, easy-to-read introductions to two topics: the different ways various animals see the world around them, and life in and around freshwater wetlands and saltwater marshes. Clear color photographs provide visual definitions for the terminology presented in the text. Picture glossaries are included at the back of each book. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
These small, square books present brief, easy-to-read introductions to two topics: the different ways various animals see the world around them, and life in and around freshwater wetlands and saltwater marshes. Clear color photographs provide visual definitions for the terminology presented in the text. Picture glossaries are included at the back of each book. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This small, square book provides a brief, easy-to-read introduction to the basic physical characteristics of crustaceans (including lobsters) and mollusks (such as clams). Close-up color photographs present each shellfish species examined, and a picture glossary offered at the back of the book offers an adequate summary. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This small, square book covers the formation of rainbows and provides tips on when and where to look for them. The color photographs are not as good as those in other books in the series, and the picture glossary offered at the back of the book adds little. Otherwise, the book is a useful, easy-to-read introduction to the topic. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This small, square book provides a brief, easy-to-read introduction to the lives of rats and mice, including where they live and what they eat. Close-up color photographs show the various rodents mentioned, and the picture glossary offered at the back of the book provides an adequate summary. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
This small, square book provides a brief, easy-to-read introduction to a host of birds that are unable to fly, including ostriches, penguins, and emus. The flightless birds are presented in clear color photographs, and a picture glossary is offered at the back of the book. Ind.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
In an easy-to-read format and with clear, full-color photos, 'Horns and Antlers' shows examples of animals with the protuberances and explains the difference between the two, while 'Cats' lists a few characteristics of the major members of the cat family including lions, leopards, and jaguars. Both books are brief, informative introductions to the subjects. Pictorial glossaries are included. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
Using full-color photographs and an easy-to-read text, Fowler discusses some common animals that sport tails--such as dogs, elephants, squirrels, and rabbits--then gives examples of the different functions of tails--swimming, swinging, balancing, attracting females. A picture glossary is included at the end of the book. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
In an easy-to-read format and with clear, full-color photos, 'Horns and Antlers' shows examples of animals with the protuberances and explains the difference between the two, while 'Cats' lists a few characteristics of the major members of the cat family including lions, leopards, and jaguars. Both books are brief, informative introductions to the subjects. Pictorial glossaries are included. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
Fowler defines the term "island" for young readers, gives many examples of islands all over the world, and briefly explains some of the ways islands are formed. The informative, easy-to-read text and clear full-color photographs provide an acceptable introduction. A picture glossary is included at the end of the book. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
In this brief introduction, Fowler describes the workings of an ant colony and explains the jobs done by different kinds of ants. The easy-to-read format and full-color photographs make the information accessible, while a picture glossary at the end of the book reinforces new vocabulary. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
K-3
Rookie Read-About Science series.
The focus here is on mushrooms, with a couple of sentences about toadstools confined to one page. Otherwise, the easy-to-read text and full-color photos provide a brief, informative introduction to these fungi. A pictorial glossary is included at the end of the book. Ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
18 reviews
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