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32 pp.
| Simon Spotlight
| May, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-1-5344-1766-3$17.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-5344-1765-6$3.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-5344-1767-0
(3)
K-3
Ready-to-Read: Living in... series.
Illustrated by
Tom Woolley.
A young girl in modern Russia walks us through a day in her life, sharing tidbits of Russian history, geography, and culture along the way. Friendly digital illustrations accompany an engaging beginning-reader text, which provides a level-appropriate amount of information on topics such as the Trans-Siberian Railway, Peter the Great, and the Bolshoi Ballet. Additional facts are appended. Glos.
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4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven this informative text. Seahorses' appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representations in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven this informative text. Pelicans' appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs
112 pp.
| Zest
| April, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-942186-09-0$10.99
(3)
4-6
Living History series.
A readable biography of the first Latino and third woman to be appointed a Supreme Court Justice. Beginning with her childhood poverty and early diagnosis of diabetes, the book shows how Justice Sotomayor's early experiences have shaped her adult life. Well researched, with detailed chapter notes and quotations from the Justice's autobiography.
32 pp.
| Simon Spotlight
| July, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-9713-8$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4814-9712-1$3.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-9714-5
(3)
K-3
Ready-to-Read: Living in... series.
Illustrated by
Tom Woolley.
A girl in modern Egypt walks us through a day in her life, sharing tidbits of Egyptian history, geography, and culture along the way. Friendly digital illustrations accompany an engaging beginning-reader text, which provides a level-appropriate amount of information on topics such as the five pillars of the Islamic faith, common meals, and how to read hieroglyphics. Additional facts are appended. Glos.
32 pp.
| Simon Spotlight
| October, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-5344-0143-3$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-5344-0142-6$3.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-5344-0144-0
(3)
K-3
Ready-to-Read: Living in... series.
Illustrated by
Tom Woolley.
A young boy in modern South Korea walks us through a day in his life, sharing tidbits of Korean history, geography, and culture along the way. Friendly digital illustrations accompany an engaging beginning-reader text, which provides a level-appropriate amount of information on topics such as tae kwon do, special food for the harvest festival, and the 2018 Winter Olympics. Additional facts are appended. Glos.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Ostriches and Peacocks.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven the volume's informative text. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Ostriches and Peacocks.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Crabs and Jellyfish.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Bighorn Sheep, Meerkats, and Raccoons.