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World of Wonder
5 Reviews
(4)
K-3
World of Wonder series.
Organized with a general introduction and followed by specific examples, these books discuss, respectively, the advantages of and adaptations made by nocturnal animals and the process and participants in pollination. The informative text is ultimately overshadowed by a slick layout, in which attractive photos and blocks of text are framed in vivid colors. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Life at Night and Pollination.]
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(4)
K-3
World of Wonder series.
Organized with a general introduction and followed by specific examples, these books discuss, respectively, the advantages of and adaptations made by nocturnal animals and the process and participants in pollination. The informative text is ultimately overshadowed by a slick layout, in which attractive photos and blocks of text are framed in vivid colors. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Life at Night and Pollination.]
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(4)
4-6
World of Wonder series.
Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]
Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto
(4)
4-6
World of Wonder series.
Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]
Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto
(4)
4-6
World of Wonder series.
Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]
Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto
5 reviews
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