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80 pp.
| Little
| May, 2019
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-48586-9$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-48583-8
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K-3
Illustrated by
Laura Park.
Friends Abner, a duck, and Ian, a prairie dog, are stuck on the vertical edges of this book. With help from readers (à la Press Here) and after a few false starts, they eventually find their way to the correct orientation. Expressive cartoons, a strong sense of comic timing, and a simple text suited to new readers equal picture-book success.
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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
40 pp.
| Lee
| April, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-1-62014-245-5$18.95
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K-3
Illustrated by
Susan L. Roth.
The authors detail the plight of the prairie dog, whose numbers have been greatly reduced by farming and development. Two independently strong texts--one a modified song lyric, the other in-depth nonfiction--provide details on the biology and ecology of grassland environments. Roth's painstakingly precise mixed-media illustrations are bursting with rich, varied colors. Extensive notes include resources and photographs. Glos.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2016
24 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62588-034-5$25.65
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K-3
North American Mammals series.
Though written in the first person ("I have 42 teeth and powerful jaws..."), these books resist further personification and instead create engaging, accurate narratives about the life cycle, nurture, habitat, skills, size, and culture of their subjects. Well-selected photos closely match the text, and specific headings ("Water Baby"; "Keeping in Touch") introduce each double-spread. A fact page concludes each volume. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these North American Mammals titles: Beaver, Brown Bear, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, Prairie Dog, Raccoon, and Sea Otter.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-408-4$23.93
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K-3
Hole Truth: Underground Animal Life series.
Simple, well-placed text combined with labeled diagrams, thoughtful discussion questions, and attention-grabbing photographs will hook beginning researchers into this series about animal burrows and dens. A "Science Lab" activity at the end of each book offers more opportunities for reader interaction. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hole Truth: Underground Animals Life titles: Chipmunk's Hole, Fox's Den, Groundhog's Burrow, and Prairie Dog's Hideaway.
32 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-870-0$25.27
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K-3
Spectacular Animal Towns series.
These volumes provide informative looks at the title animals. While focusing on the creatures' habitats and homes, the texts also provide decent overviews of what makes each animal unique and interesting. The information is selective, but there are enough facts to fulfill basic report requirements. Photographs and maps will hold readers' interest. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Spectacular Animal Towns titles: The Prairie Dog's Town, The Bat's Cave, and The Beaver's Lodge.
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4-6
Animales presa series.
These books highlight skunks, octopuses, porcupines, and prairie dogs. The series title means "animal prey," and the volumes describe how these creatures defend themselves from enemies, even acting as predators at times. Markle's straightforward, accessible writing has been adequately translated into Spanish. Intriguing close-up photographs extend the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animales presa titles: Los perritos de las praderas, Los puercoespines, Los pulpos, and Los zorrillos.
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4-6
Our Wild World series.
Illustrated by
Wayne Ford.
Well-researched and organized, these books will prove useful to report writers and readers curious about prairie dogs and wild horses. Sidebars provide additional information; vocabulary words are explained in context, and pronunciation is provided. Clear photographs and illustrations work well with the text. Websites. Ind. Review covers these Our Wild World titles: Prairie Dogs and Wild Horses.
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4-6
Animal Groups series.
These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.
48 pp.
| Random
| May, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91120-0$$11.99
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PaperISBN 0-375-81120-6$$3.99
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K-3
Step into Reading series.
Illustrated by
John Manders.
This short book explains Lewis and Clark's capture of a prairie dog to send home to President Jefferson. Redmond keeps the tone light, and the cartoony illustrations add humor; it appears the trip was fun for all. This is an easy-to-read introduction to the Lewis and Clark story, but even very young readers will figure out the explorers most likely drowned almost an entire prairie dog town to capture just one.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-7398-7025-4$$28.56
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4-6
Secret World Of series.
Though the crowded design is distracting, the clear text and close-up color photographs and diagrams provide basic facts about each animal. Additional information about characteristics, habits, and habitat appear in "I Didn't Know That!" sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Secret World Of titles: Beavers and Prairie Dogs.
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K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Using simple declarative sentences, large print, and an open layout, these small, square volumes examine the behaviors and physical adaptations of armadillos, beavers, and prairie dogs in terms appropriate to young readers. Sharp, colorful photos on every page and well-defined vocabulary words make these good early science texts. Included are habitat maps and body part diagrams. Glos.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| September, 1998
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LibraryISBN 0-8225-3038-4$$22.60
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K-3
Early Bird Nature Books series.
With simple texts and plenty of large color photos, these introductory volumes supply young readers with some basic facts about their subjects. A "word detective" feature encourages children to find and define relevant terms used in the text, and a note to adults "On Sharing a Book" provides questions for discussion and run-of-the-mill activity suggestions. Glos., ind.