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Fact Finders: Extreme!
4 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Fact Finders: Extreme Life series.
Vivid close-up photographs reveal the world of deep-sea creatures. A conversational text explains how the animals have adapted to the incredible depth and darkness of the ocean's "midnight zone." Readers will be fascinated--or terrified--by the unusual-looking fish ("On second thought, maybe you should skip this chapter. It's too scary for you"). Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
(4)
4-6
Fact Finders: Extreme! series.
"Imagine your house falling down--because the weather is too warm!" This accessible book introduces the issue of global warming, backed up with basic facts and figures. Illustrations and photographs of gassy cows and permafrost ground in addition to some actual (e.g., a flood in Bangladesh) and potential disasters and their aftermaths crowd the overly busy pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Claudia Harrington DeShay
(4)
4-6
Fact Finders: Extreme! series.
This book's gross-out factor is its draw: full-color, close-up views of blood-sucking, pooping lice and burrowing blood flukes are accompanied by scientific and historical facts and figures about bacteria, parasites, and the diseases they cause. Crowded pages make the text difficult to follow, but the reasons for good hygiene come across loud and clear. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Claudia Harrington DeShay
(3)
K-3
Fact Finders: Extreme Life series.
The life of the diligent dung beetle is on full display in this eye-opening book. The beetles' features, traits, and development are explained in breezy text, accompanied by vivid photographs and additional "Gross!" fact boxes (this book is not for the squeamish). The volume provides an informative introduction to an underappreciated insect. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
4 reviews
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