The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Mayer, Cassie

Feathers

24 pp. | Heinemann | May, 2006 | Library ISBN 1-4034-8372-8 $20.71 | Paper ISBN 1-4034-8378-7 $5.99

(3) K-3 Body Coverings series. In this leveled book, vivid color photographs and a simple question-and-answer text ("Feathers can have patterns. What bird is this?") help explain how different types of birds use their body covering for protection. The book's pleasing, simple, consistent design allows young readers to feel confident in their emerging reading skills while gaining content-area knowledge. "Fun facts" are included. Concurrently published in Spanish. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo