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Supersized!
Children will want to read all the books in this series once they see how completely engaging each book can be. The books are laid out nicely with pictures and text on every double-page spread. A map highlighting where the animal lives, quick fact boxes on every page, and large beautiful View →
Code Red
Nine of the worst disasters in U.S. history are represented in this series. These are well written, presenting factual information using historic photographs and quotes from people who were directly involved. With limited text, the information is presented in an enjoyable narrative style View →
Hollywood Dogs
Short, easy-to-read chapters introduce various canine stars (e.g., Lassie, Rin-Tin-Tin, Toto) and discuss how these dogs are “discovered,” trained, and cared for during filming…the subject is sure to have appeal. Photos of famous film, TV, and stage dog actors will draw in readers.… View →
Code Red
Twelve double-page spreads introduce each disaster, give some background, and describe reactions and changes in public policy in response to the events. While the writing never completely conveys the enormity of these catastrophes, the photographs show some of the drama. A final spread… View →
Hollywood Dogs
Short, easy-to-read chapters introduce various canine stars (e.g., Lassie, Rin-Tin-Tin, Toto) and discuss how these dogs are “discovered,” trained, and cared for during filming…the subject is sure to have appeal. Photos of famous film, TV, and stage dog actors will draw in readers.… View →
Supersized!
Simple text, stock photos, and maps introduce the habitat, diet, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of the featured animal…the clear comparisons (“A female Queen Alexandra’s birdwing is larger than the book you are reading”) and straightforward text will View →
Smart Animals
Animal intelligence is celebrated through basic facts highlighting the uniqueness of the featured animals as well as anecdotes describing their remarkably “human” behaviors such as communication and empathy…the many color photographs of the animals in nature and interacting… View →
Supersized!
Simple text, stock photos, and maps introduce the habitat, diet, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of the featured animal…the clear comparisons (“A female Queen Alexandra’s birdwing is larger than the book you are reading”) and straightforward text will View →
Florida Manatees
Part of the America’s Animal Comebacks series, this accessible title discusses the environmental threats facing the Florida manatee and the efforts that saved this appealing sea creature from extinction. Once hunted for food and clothing, manatees face even graver dangers in… View →
Florida Manatees
Part of the America’s Animal Comebacks series, this accessible title discusses the environmental threats facing the Florida manatee and the efforts that saved this appealing sea creature from extinction. Once hunted for food and clothing, manatees face even graver dangers in… View →
Supersized!
Following an opening spread devoted to size and weight, these books offer bits of information about habitat, diet, physical features, and reproduction. A simple map shows where the animals live. Well-selected color photographs from a variety of sources are the best part of each… View →
Code Red
All three books have the same format: two-page chapters with a full-color photo on each page, a few paragraphs of large-print text and quotes from eyewitnesses. They conclude with profiles of people involved in these events. [In The Exxon Valdez’s Deadly Oil Spill] Beech examines… View →