Reading Level: Grades 3-4 Interest Level: Grades 2 – 5
From creepy to cute and smart to strong, the animals of Earth are pretty extreme. But what are the most amazing animals out there? Learn all about animal extremes in a fun top-10 format. Packed with action-packed photos and plenty of fun facts, this series is sure to be a hit among animal lovers and might even inspire them to make their own extreme lists.
All types of animals live on Earth, from cute to strong, smart to deadly. The series Top 10 Animal Extremes offers readers a fun way to explore the animal kingdom–the always popular top 10 list format! Each volume counts down a category of animal. This reviewer had the opportunity to examine The 10 Cutest Animals. The volume opened with a brief profile of the gecko, then counted down past axolotls, quokkas and more until, the #1 cutest animal in this subjective listing, the meerkat, was profiled. Each animal profile is 1-2 pages and features a close-up photo of the animal as well as a very brief overview of the animal. Sidebars also include some quick facts about the animal. THOUGHTS: This series is sure to be a hit with animal lovers as well as fans of top 10 lists or fact books. If your elementary library has students in either one of these categories, this series is a worthwhile supplemental purchase.
