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Merrick, Patrick
11 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Naturebooks series.
The gross-out factor will no doubt make these popular with young readers looking for mildly shocking research topics. These well-organized books contain solid introductory information about topics such as appearance, different species, reproduction, and food. The close-up photographs make many of the subjects look appropriately monstrous. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(3)
K-3
Naturebooks series.
Vampire bats' physical characteristics, habitat, hunting methods, offspring, and enemies are all described in clear, easy-to-read prose. Full-page close-up color photos offer an accurate view of the bats' appearance. A list of relevant websites is included in this brief introduction. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(3)
K-3
Naturebooks series.
The gross-out factor will no doubt make these popular with young readers looking for mildly shocking research topics. These well-organized books contain solid introductory information about topics such as appearance, different species, reproduction, and food. The close-up photographs make many of the subjects look appropriately monstrous. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(3)
K-3
Naturebooks series.
The gross-out factor will no doubt make these popular with young readers looking for mildly shocking research topics. These well-organized books contain solid introductory information about topics such as appearance, different species, reproduction, and food. The close-up photographs make many of the subjects look appropriately monstrous. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(4)
K-3
These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Cardinals Eat?" "Where Do Finches Live?"), that describe the birds' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text faces a striking, full-bleed color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli
(4)
K-3
These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Cardinals Eat?" "Where Do Finches Live?"), that describe the birds' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text faces a striking, full-bleed color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli
(4)
K-3
These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Bears Eat?" "Where Do Rabbits Live?") that describe the animals' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text page faces a striking color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli
(4)
K-3
These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Cardinals Eat?" "Where Do Finches Live?"), that describe the birds' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text faces a striking, full-bleed color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli
(4)
K-3
Grasshoppers covers topics such as how these insects make noise, how they're born, what they eat, and how they protect themselves. Earthworms discusses subjects such as where they live, how they move, and predators. Although blandly written, the brief text in each book is informative and printed in a large typeface, and the full-page, close-up color photos are eye-catching. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
(4)
K-3
In each book, a brief text covers topics such as habitat, food, physical characteristics, raising young, and predators. Although blandly written, the text in each book is informative and printed in a large typeface, and the full-page, close-up photos are eye-catching. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
(4)
K-3
In each book, a brief text covers topics such as habitat, food, physical characteristics, raising young, and predators (if any). Although blandly written, the text in each book is informative and printed in a large typeface, and the full-page, close-up photos are eye-catching. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
11 reviews
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