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32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-409-3$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book opens with a general introduction to dinosaurs, including their physical traits and why they're extinct. Ten species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. Each spread includes a labeled drawing, a smattering of information, and a fact list ("Predators," "Size," "Habitat," etc.). The information is accessible, and the detailed renderings are engaging, but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-408-6$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book begins with an introduction to birds of prey, including "threats to survival" and a wingspan chart. Ten different species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. Each spread includes discussion of the bird's hunting style and its "deadliest" physical features. The information is accessible, and the large captioned photos are engaging, but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-407-9$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book opens with a general introduction to big cats, including hunting-style and "main threats" charts. Ten different species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. Each spread includes discussion of physical features and descriptions of the cats' most dangerous attributes. The information is accessible, and the large captioned photos are engaging, but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-410-9$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book begins by introducing the features, behaviors, and threats to marine creatures. Ten different species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. Each spread includes discussion of the hunting style and deadly features. The information is accessible, and the large captioned photos are engaging, but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-411-6$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book opens with an introduction to insects and arachnids, behaviors and features of these creatures, and threats. Ten species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. Each spread includes a labeled photo, a smattering of information, and a fact list ("Predators," "Lifespan," "Distribution," etc.). The text is accessible, and the large captioned photos are engaging, but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Smart Apple
| March, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-412-3$27.10
(4)
K-3
Deadly and Incredible Animals series.
This book opens with a discussion of the characteristics of, behaviors of, and threats to venomous snakes. Ten different species are then profiled on busy double-page spreads. The information is accessible, and the large captioned photos are engaging (if you find rodents hanging out of snakes' mouths appealing), but the frenetic design may prove overwhelming for less-confident readers. Glos., ind.