(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other birds by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as ruby-throated hummingbirds and Adélie penguins--feel random, without relevant comparative features. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, Snowy Owls, Ostriches, and Toco Toucans.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other birds by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as ruby-throated hummingbirds and Adélie penguins--feel random, without relevant comparative features. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, Snowy Owls, Ostriches, and Toco Toucans.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other birds by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as ruby-throated hummingbirds and Adélie penguins--feel random, without relevant comparative features. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, Snowy Owls, Ostriches, and Toco Toucans.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other birds by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as ruby-throated hummingbirds and Adélie penguins--feel random, without relevant comparative features. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, Snowy Owls, Ostriches, and Toco Toucans.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skill, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other mammals by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons seem natural (similar-looking African elephants and white rhinos); some surprisingly revealing (both sperm whales and vampire bats use echolocation); some random, without relevant comparative features (grizzly bears and titi monkeys). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers the following Comparing Animal Traits titles: African Elephants, Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales, Mountain Gorillas, Platypuses, Siberian Tigers, and Vampire BAts.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Comparing Animal Traits series. Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian