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Nature Close-Ups
6 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
Large, close-up color photographs and simple, but inviting, texts characterize these four insect titles. The first focuses on insects of all kinds and their varying survival tactics (camouflage, mimicry, etc.), while the remaining three provide details on specific types. The spindly, hard-to-read typeface detracts from these engaging treatments of well-worn topics. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
The various techniques carnivorous plants use to capture their prey are highlighted through descriptions of four different species: the pitcher plant, the sundew, Venus's-flytrap, and the bladderwort. Clearly reproduced full-color photographs and a simple text help make the information accessible, but the hard-to-read typeface does not. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
This simple text presents basic information on the characteristics and behavior of frogs. The real draw will be the myriad up-close, full-color photographs of frogs from around the world in all their differing shapes, sizes, and colors. A thin, spindly typeface detracts from the book's usefulness. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
Large, close-up color photographs and simple, but inviting, texts characterize these four insect titles. The first focuses on insects of all kinds and their varying survival tactics (camouflage, mimicry, etc.), while the remaining three provide details on specific types. The spindly, hard-to-read typeface detracts from these engaging treatments of well-worn topics. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
Large, close-up color photographs and simple, but inviting, texts characterize these four insect titles. The first focuses on insects of all kinds and their varying survival tactics (camouflage, mimicry, etc.), while the remaining three provide details on specific types. The spindly, hard-to-read typeface detracts from these engaging treatments of well-worn topics. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Nature Close-Ups series.
Large, close-up color photographs and simple, but inviting, texts characterize these four insect titles. The first focuses on insects of all kinds and their varying survival tactics (camouflage, mimicry, etc.), while the remaining three provide details on specific types. The spindly, hard-to-read typeface detracts from these engaging treatments of well-worn topics. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
6 reviews
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