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Petrie, Kristin
37 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
These books provide facts about two familiar birds. Reader-friendly spreads offer easy-to-understand information on each bird's habitat, physical appearance, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles: American Crows and Hummingbirds.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
These books provide readers with facts about three familiar animals. Each book includes information on subjects such as habitat, physical appearance, life cycle, diet, behavior, and enemies. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles: Cottontail Rabbits, Raccoons, and Squirrels.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
Young readers learn basic information about garter snakes, including habitat, physical appearance, diet, behavior, and life cycle. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
These books provide facts about two familiar birds. Reader-friendly spreads offer easy-to-understand information on each bird's habitat, physical appearance, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles: American Crows and Hummingbirds.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
These books provide readers with facts about three familiar animals. Each book includes information on subjects such as habitat, physical appearance, life cycle, diet, behavior, and enemies. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles: Cottontail Rabbits, Raccoons, and Squirrels.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(3)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals series.
These books provide readers with facts about three familiar animals. Each book includes information on subjects such as habitat, physical appearance, life cycle, diet, behavior, and enemies. Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout. Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles: Cottontail Rabbits, Raccoons, and Squirrels.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series.
Each book in this set gives very brief information about the given breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Affenpinschers, Alaskan Malamutes, Cesky Terriers, and Doberman Pinschers.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series.
Each book in this set gives very brief information about the given breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Affenpinschers, Alaskan Malamutes, Cesky Terriers, and Doberman Pinschers.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series.
Each book in this set gives very brief information about the given breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Affenpinschers, Alaskan Malamutes, Cesky Terriers, and Doberman Pinschers.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series.
Each book in this set gives very brief information about the given breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Affenpinschers, Alaskan Malamutes, Cesky Terriers, and Doberman Pinschers.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series.
In each book, workmanlike prose covers the titular breed's origins, defining features, health concerns, and variations within it. Basic information about cat ownership in general, such as feeding, grooming, breeding, and buying kittens, is also included. Large, full-color stock photographs highlight each breed's physical characteristics. The formulaic series will be useful for researching specific breeds. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Bobtail Cats, Birman Cats, Chartreux Cats, and Selkirk Rex Cats.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series.
In each book, workmanlike prose covers the titular breed's origins, defining features, health concerns, and variations within it. Basic information about cat ownership in general, such as feeding, grooming, breeding, and buying kittens, is also included. Large, full-color stock photographs highlight each breed's physical characteristics. The formulaic series will be useful for researching specific breeds. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Bobtail Cats, Birman Cats, Chartreux Cats, and Selkirk Rex Cats.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series.
In each book, workmanlike prose covers the titular breed's origins, defining features, health concerns, and variations within it. Basic information about cat ownership in general, such as feeding, grooming, breeding, and buying kittens, is also included. Large, full-color stock photographs highlight each breed's physical characteristics. The formulaic series will be useful for researching specific breeds. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Bobtail Cats, Birman Cats, Chartreux Cats, and Selkirk Rex Cats.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series.
In each book, workmanlike prose covers the titular breed's origins, defining features, health concerns, and variations within it. Basic information about cat ownership in general, such as feeding, grooming, breeding, and buying kittens, is also included. Large, full-color stock photographs highlight each breed's physical characteristics. The formulaic series will be useful for researching specific breeds. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Bobtail Cats, Birman Cats, Chartreux Cats, and Selkirk Rex Cats.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Unique Pets series.
These books offer general information on the natural habitats, appearance, and behaviors of out-of-the-ordinary animals that can be kept as pets, as well as the care they need when domesticated. The series suffers from a dull, repetitive design, though the information is straightforward and accessible, and compelling photographs will appeal to young exotic-animal enthusiasts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library titles: Chameleons, Iguanas, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and Potbellied Pigs.
Reviewer: Betsy Thomas
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Unique Pets series.
These books offer general information on the natural habitats, appearance, and behaviors of out-of-the-ordinary animals that can be kept as pets, as well as the care they need when domesticated. The series suffers from a dull, repetitive design, though the information is straightforward and accessible, and compelling photographs will appeal to young exotic-animal enthusiasts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library titles: Chameleons, Iguanas, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and Potbellied Pigs.
Reviewer: Betsy Thomas
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Unique Pets series.
These books offer general information on the natural habitats, appearance, and behaviors of out-of-the-ordinary animals that can be kept as pets, as well as the care they need when domesticated. The series suffers from a dull, repetitive design, though the information is straightforward and accessible, and compelling photographs will appeal to young exotic-animal enthusiasts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library titles: Chameleons, Iguanas, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and Potbellied Pigs.
Reviewer: Betsy Thomas
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Unique Pets series.
These books offer general information on the natural habitats, appearance, and behaviors of out-of-the-ordinary animals that can be kept as pets, as well as the care they need when domesticated. The series suffers from a dull, repetitive design, though the information is straightforward and accessible, and compelling photographs will appeal to young exotic-animal enthusiasts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library titles: Chameleons, Iguanas, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and Potbellied Pigs.
Reviewer: Betsy Thomas
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Science Library: Mission: Nutrition series.
Ten chapters provide superficial introductions to staple foods of the world. The texts examine how and why traditional foods from many nations are found in New World countries and touch on celebrations involving food. The book concludes with hints for healthy eating and information on First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign. Vibrant photos show people around the world preparing and enjoying meals. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Science Library: Mission: Nutrition series.
Emphasizing the importance of balancing varied food choices over counting calories, short, superficial chapters in each book cover food label decoding, portion control, hydration, local food movements, etc. Two pages with hints for healthy eating and a description of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign end each book. Vibrant photos show kids preparing and enjoying all kinds of food. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Science Library: Mission: Nutrition titles: Food Buzz, Food and Energy, and Food As Fuel.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
37 reviews
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