(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. This introduction to sharks covers various species' physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, and habitat. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible text, which includes kid-pleasing details: "The first babies to hatch gobble up the other eggs." The volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread that provides additional information. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large reptiles, covering various species' physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, and habitat. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Babies may be gobbled up by adult Komodos..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Komodo Dragon and Snake.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large reptiles, covering various species' physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, and habitat. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Babies may be gobbled up by adult Komodos..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Komodo Dragon and Snake.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. These books introduce large mammals, covering physical characteristics and adaptations, diet, behavior, habitat, and care of young. The presentation is formulaic, but plenty of colorful photographs support the accessible texts, which include kid-pleasing details: "Hippos sprint faster than a human..."; camels' "pee is a thick syrup..." Each volume concludes with a "BIG Facts" spread providing readers with comparisons and additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Beasts titles: Camel, Dolphin, Hippo, Kangaroo, Lion, and Panda.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple text to superficially introduce this large reptile. Chapters touch on differences between types of alligator, physical traits, and unique behaviors. The book begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Alligators are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple text to superficially introduce this large bird. Chapters touch on differences between types of eagle, physical traits, and unique behaviors. The book begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Eagles are enormous!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 Big Beasts series. Color photographs combine with simple texts to superficially introduce these large mammals. Chapters touch on physical traits, unique behaviors, and differences between types of elephant, whale, etc. Each title begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size ("Whales are gigantic!") and concludes with a "BIG Facts" feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Beasts titles: Elephant, Giraffe, Gorilla, Polar Bear, Tiger, and Whale.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale