Reviews
Red Wolves
Books in the America’s Animal Comebacks series spotlight species teetering on the brink of extinction that have been brought back by determined conservationists. California Condors takes on the titular species, which has lived in North America for 40,000 years. But with the… View →
Red Wolves
These titles introduce the work of scientists to restore California condors and red wolves to viable populations in the wild. Each book begins with the day of a captive animal’s release into its natural habitat. Then, the book goes back to trace the decline of the species; the plan View →
Gross-Out Defenses
Beginning readers will be enthralled by the freakish defensive capabilities of this wonderfully weird collection of animals. While most students will be familiar with the defenses of the porcupine, Prickly Porcupines explores some of the porcupine’s more unfamiliar defensive… View →
Extreme Cuisine
From “Stir-Fried Silkworms” (eaten in Suzhou, China) to “Dragonflies on a Stick” (eaten on Bali), the nine dishes in each of these titles will be unfamiliar to most children. Each one is covered on a spread, with descriptions opposite glossy, somewhat garish color View →
Earth in Danger
Any teacher, media specialist, or student who is looking for more information to reduce their carbon footprint will enjoy this series. Clear and concise language defines the topic, the layout is crisp, and the photographs are dramatic. Graphic aids are abundant and increase the… View →
Gross-Out Defenses
Beginning readers will be enthralled by the freakish defensive capabilities of this wonderfully weird collection of animals. While most students will be familiar with the defenses of the porcupine, Prickly Porcupines explores some of the porcupine’s more unfamiliar defensive… View →
Gross-Out Defenses
With lots of full-color photos of creatures in action, this six-book series on animals’ defensive strategies includes titles on the horned lizard, which can squirt blood from its eyes, and the hagfish, which emits slime to escape from its enemies. Each title includes a map showing… View →
Earth in Danger
Any teacher, media specialist, or student who is looking for more information to reduce their carbon footprint will enjoy this series. Clear and concise language defines the topic, the layout is crisp, and the photographs are dramatic. Graphic aids are abundant and increase the… View →
No Backbone! Creepy Crawlers
In the No Backbone! The World of Invertebrates! series, [each] book has what it takes to entice young children in grades K through 2 into the world of life science. The brilliant and sharp images provide the “gross!” factor, and the text provides real content about the… View →
No Backbone! Creepy Crawlers
In the No Backbone! The World of Invertebrates! series, [each] book has what it takes to entice young children in grades K through 2 into the world of life science. The brilliant and sharp images provide the “gross!” factor, and the text provides real content about the… View →
Library Media Connection Review for Uncommon Animals
Most elementary students will find this series intriguing. A wealth of precise and detailed information is presented in a pleasing layout. Each section is well-defined and entitled to entice the reader. Important vocabulary words are highlighted. Geographic locations of each fascinating… View →
Gross-Out Defenses
Each book begins with a predator-versus-prey anecdote describing the featured animal’s means of self-protection. Though defenses are the focus, standard animal facts (habitat, diet, young) are also covered. The short sentences of main text, accompanied by large and vibrant… View →