Reviews
We Work!
Brief texts and clear, short sentences make these titles accessible to emerging readers. Facts about the animals’ particular skills, physical attributes, and training are included. The audience is introduced to the likes of Jake the truffle-sniffing pig, Ace the homing pigeon,… View →
Series Made Simple
Readers will be eager to spot colors after finishing these volumes. Parents and teachers are encouraged to introduce terms by using the covers and the picture glossaries, important nonfiction elements that are well designed in this set. The clean layout contains clearly identified photos View →
The Deep End
There’s just enough information in these titles to satisfy the curiosity of young readers, while carefully controlled vocabulary, sentence structure, and page layout keep everything at an accessible level. Covering a single species within a larger group allows the authors to… View →
Treed
A tree habitat is the common element to this otherwise diverse range of animals. Like other Bearport series reviewed in this article, this set’s writing and visual materials are effectively designed to meet the learning abilities of early elementary readers. Sentence length,… View →
African Wild Dogs
“Meet Some Pups” suggests the opening chapter title. Hey, you don’t have to ask twice! The Wild Canine Pups series is just the thing for readers who like their exotic-animal books with a high snuggle rating. This entry introduces the wild canines that migrate across the grassy plains of… View →
African Wild Dogs
“Meet Some Pups” suggests the opening chapter title. Hey, you don’t have to ask twice! The Wild Canine Pups series is just the thing for readers who like their exotic-animal books with a high snuggle rating. This entry introduces the wild canines that migrate across the grassy plains of… View →
Books about colors tend to be, you know, colorful, but this book is really colorful. Double-page spreads are simply awash in rich shades of orange, depicting such naturally found plants and animals as carrots, birds, tigers, lilies, and much more. With each example, Rustad asks why the… View →
Dog Heroes
Animals, always a favorite of young readers, return in this series focusing on dogs and the variety of purposes they serve. From dogs that sniff out bombs to dogs working in the glamorous world of Hollywood, the series is an informative look into jobs that many dogs do on a daily basis.… View →
Water Babies
This series about baby animals that live in or near the sea will be a welcome addition to any library. Each book introduces a different sea baby and talks about their early life. Illustrations compare adults of the species to human adults or, in the case of the seahorses, to common… View →
Disabled Dogs
These titles feature a well-balanced mix of true stories, complete with names and photographs, and general information useful for reports and understanding the broader canine experience. The first book spotlights dogs with various disabilities, including missing or malfunctioning legs,… View →
Water Babies
This series about baby animals that live in or near the sea will be a welcome addition to any library. Each book introduces a different sea baby and talks about their early life. Illustrations compare adults of the species to human adults or, in the case of the seahorses, to common… View →
Disabled Dogs
These titles feature a well-balanced mix of true stories, complete with names and photographs, and general information useful for reports and understanding the broader canine experience. The first book spotlights dogs with various disabilities, including missing or malfunctioning legs,… View →