The Horn Book Guide

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Silverman, Buffy

Can You Tell a Cheetah from a Leopard?

32 pp. | Lerner | August, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-0-7613-6735-2 $25.26

(3) K-3 Lightning Bolt Books: Animal Look-Alikes series. This easy-to-read and informative text highlights the differences between two animals that may look alike but are actually unique in terms of feeding, habitat, growth, and predatory behavior. Dissimilarities in appearance are also covered. Close-up photographs, large type, and brightly colored pages along with descriptive sidebars and "Fun Facts" enhance accessibility for young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo