Editorial Review

Whether you’re looking to read about these noisy critters from cover to cover, flip through the pages for a few bits of trivia, or marvel at the beautiful color photographs, this series should be in your collection. Each title is jam-packed with interesting facts and details. Each double-page spread contains vividly detailed, color photographs that are labeled or accompanied by easy-to-read, fact-filled descriptions. Each title features a page that contains maps and photographs of the geographical location(s) in which the animal lives. “Sound Check” includes facts, charts and/or graphs with added information about the animals’ sounds. The series offers readers of various levels access to quality informational texts. Teachers will find the series valuable for their curricular needs, as well as fun, fact-filled texts to read aloud. Recommended.