(4) K-3 Early Bird Nature Books series. Photographs by Richard R. Hewett. In very basic prose (with a few small errors), this book details ostrich facts such as their physical characteristics, diet, family life, and predators. Clear color photos illustrate the text, although the captions sometimes interrupt its flow. The book's focus (including a section at the end for adults on "sharing" the book) is on early biological vocabulary and science concepts. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Early Bird Nature Books series. Photographs by Richard R. Hewett. Accompanied by an array of captioned color photos, this simple, though choppy, text conveys basic information about the behavior and life cycle of cats. A "word detective" feature has readers find and define terms used in the book, and a note to adults includes uninspired activities and obvious questions for discussion. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) K-3 Early Bird Nature Books series. Photographs by Richard R. Hewett. These introductions use simple, somewhat condescending language and numerous color photographs to discuss the lives and habitats of these mammals. Difficult words have pronunciations next to them, and the books begin with a list of relevant words, which readers are encouraged to look for in the text. A section for adults at the end of the books talks about reading with a child, offering questions for discussion. Glos., ind.

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