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72 pp.
| Lerner
| October, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7564-1$30.60
(4)
4-6
Saving Our Living Earth series.
Addressing worldwide problems of diminishing resources and technology-caused pollution, Energy focuses on replacements for fossil fuel: solar, wind, water, and earth power, as well as biofuels. Design suggests standards for green vehicles, buildings, communities, etc. Thought they're not deep, the texts are balanced. Numerous photos and sidebars extend the information. Back matter includes suggestions for daily life and for writing to legislators. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Saving Our Living Earth titles: Earth-Friendly Energy and Earth-Friendly Design.
72 pp.
| Lerner
| May, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-4685-X$$26.60
(4)
4-6
Ecosystems in Action series.
Occasionally dry but informative texts, illustrated with crisp color photos, use five specific locations (Adirondack forest, Sonoran Desert, Florida Everglades, Hawaiian rainforest, and Alaskan tundra) as examples of a particular ecosystem. The books discuss geological and climactic characteristics of each area, plant and animal adaptations and interdependence, and close with negative effects of humans on the ecosystem. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Ecosystems in Action titles: Life in a Deciduous Forest, Life in a Desert, Life in a Wetland, Life in a Rain Forest, and Life in the Tundra.]
64 pp.
| Bridgestone
| January, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-1576-7$$23.93
(4)
4-6
Land of Liberty series.
The books in this series profile the topography, climate, industry, agriculture, history, and population of the featured state. The in-depth information will prove useful to report writers but is dully presented. Maps, color photographs, and "Did you know...?" boxes help break up the text. There are twenty other spring 2003 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Land of Liberty titles: Iowa, Maine, Alaska, Georgia, and Delaware.]
32 pp.
| Capstone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0787-X$$21.26
(4)
4-6
Predators in the Wild series.
These two volumes focus on how wolves and bats hunt but also contain information on their habitat and relations to people. Brief chapter summaries clarify important topics. Aimed at reluctant readers, each book contains short, easy-to-read sentences, but the writing is bland and choppy. Clear color photos, informative charts, useful addresses, and a list of Internet sites are included. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Capstone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0788-8$$21.26
(4)
4-6
Predators in the Wild series.
These two volumes focus on how wolves and bats hunt but also contain information on their habitat and relations to people. Brief chapter summaries clarify important topics. Aimed at reluctant readers, each book contains short, easy-to-read sentences, but the writing is bland and choppy. Clear color photos, informative charts, useful addresses, and a list of Internet sites are included. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Capstone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0785-3$$21.26
(4)
4-6
Predators in the Wild series.
Aimed at reluctant readers, this book features an easy-to-read but lifeless text. A fast fact chart allows readers to quickly check the size, weight, and scientific names for these large snakes, and another chart compares myths and facts. Color photos show a wide variety of anaconda behavior. A list of useful addresses and Internet sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0615-6$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0614-8$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0613-X$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0612-1$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0611-3$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| June, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0610-5$$17.26
(4)
K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These six easy-to-read science books, which explore simple machines, could easily have been combined into one volume. Each book describes how a particular machine works and offers examples of how it's used in everyday life. At books' end, a hands-on science experiment encourages students to investigate the physical concepts further. Color photos accompany the bland texts. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56239-809-1$$13.95
(4)
K-3
United States Presidents series.
Each of these ten books includes brief biographical information, a list of stats about the individual (place of birth, parents' names, religion, etc.), a time line of the president's life and achievements, and two pages explaining the role of the president and the other two branches of government. Report writers will find the basic facts but will need to look elsewhere for substantive information. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-3613-7$$15.95
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Photographs by
John Netherton.
These brief volumes introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of brown pelicans and wading birds. Together with a good variety of color photographs, the very simple texts convey basic facts as well as ask questions, prompting readers to think analytically. Each book includes a territory map and a physical diagram. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-3614-5$$15.95
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Photographs by
John Netherton.
These brief volumes introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of brown pelicans and wading birds. Together with a good variety of color photographs, the very simple texts convey basic facts as well as ask questions, prompting readers to think analytically. Each book includes a territory map and a physical diagram. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56239-738-9$$13.95
(4)
4-6
United States Presidents series.
Each of these mini-biographies opens with a general introduction to its subject; the following chapters (most of which are two pages) skim the surface of childhoods, achievements before and after being elected, and post-presidential work. Historical photographs and illustrations (one per spread), vital statistics, time lines, and "Fun Facts" are included in all the books. Report writers will glean the facts, but not much more. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56239-810-5$$13.95
(4)
4-6
United States Presidents series.
Each of these mini-biographies opens with a general introduction to its subject; the following chapters (most of which are two pages) skim the surface of childhoods, achievements before and after being elected, and post-presidential work. Historical photographs and illustrations (one per spread), vital statistics, time lines, and "Fun Facts" are included in all the books. Report writers will glean the facts, but not much more. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56239-811-3$$13.95
(4)
4-6
United States Presidents series.
Each of these mini-biographies opens with a general introduction to its subject; the following chapters (most of which are two pages) skim the surface of childhoods, achievements before and after being elected, and post-presidential work. Historical photographs and illustrations (one per spread), vital statistics, time lines, and "Fun Facts" are included in all the books. Report writers will glean the facts, but not much more. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56239-739-7$$13.95
(4)
4-6
United States Presidents series.
Each of these mini-biographies opens with a general introduction to its subject; the following chapters (most of which are two pages) skim the surface of childhoods, achievements before and after being elected, and post-presidential work. Historical photographs and illustrations (one per spread), vital statistics, time lines, and "Fun Facts" are included in all the books. Report writers will glean the facts, but not much more. Glos., ind.