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32 pp.
| Child's |
October, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 1-56766-584-5$$22.79
(4)
K-3
These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Bears Eat?" "Where Do Rabbits Live?") that describe the animals' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text page faces a striking color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.