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See Them Grow series.
Each substantive text explains, step-by-step and with important vocabulary defined, how the titular animal develops from the time of fertilization to adulthood. Though the process of fertilization in Chicken is abbreviated, illuminating close-up labeled photographs of animal embryos and developing young make both of these books informative, highly accessible reads overall. Additional facts about each animal are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Chicken and Dog.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| March, 2016
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62724-839-6$23.93
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K-3
See It Grow series.
Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2016
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LibraryISBN 978-1-94355-328-0$23.93
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K-3
Weird but Cute series.
Though they offer only barebones information, these books for beginning readers are accessible introductions to standard features of nonfiction. With large close-up photos dominating the pages, each volume touches on an animal's habitat, diet, care of young, behaviors, and defenses; the "weird but cute" angle isn't a focus. Vocabulary words are printed in bold type and defined in an appended picture glossary. Reading list. Ind. Review covers the following Weird but Cute titles: Beluga Whale, Hedgehog, and Tarsier.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62724-562-3$23.93
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K-3
Out of this World series.
Limited facts about objects in the solar system are presented in simple sentences for beginning readers. The two-page illustrations feature images of the planets, the sun, and occasionally spacecraft on eye-catching starry black backgrounds. A chart comparing the featured body to Earth's temperature, atmosphere, and other conditions concludes each book. There are eight other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Out of this World titles: Icy Comets, Pluto, The Sun, and Venus.
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Bow-Wow! Dog Helpers series.
Titles in this approachable series provide introductions to the lives and purposes of various working dogs. Told in simple language from the dogs' perspectives and punctuated by occasional fact boxes, the information covered ranges from particular character traits to each service dog's specific tasks. Engaging photographs of dogs in real-life situations are a highlight. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review includes these Bow-Wow! Dog Helpers titles: Sled Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Guide Dogs, Search-and-Rescue Dogs, and Service Dogs.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-728-3$23.93
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K-3
Even More SuperSized! series.
Simple text, stock photos, and maps introduce the habitat, diet, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of the featured animal. Despite some cheesy section titles, the clear comparisons ("An English mastiff weighs about as much as a refrigerator") and straightforward text will help readers' comprehension. Information about caring for these animals is included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Even More SuperSized! titles: Flemish Giant Rabbit and English Mastiff.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-906-5$23.93
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K-3
Snug as a Bug: Where Bugs Live series.
These books take readers inside creepy crawlies' hives, nests, holes, etc. to introduce the six featured species. There's some unspecific language, but the short bursts of one-sentence paragraphs and well-labeled, zoomed-in color photos will attract beginning readers. A "Science Lab" activity is included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Snug as a Bug: Where Bugs Live titles: Inside the Ants' Nest, Inside the Bees' Hive, Inside the Worm's Hole, Inside the Spider's Web, Inside the Tarantula's Burrow, and Inside the Cricket's Burrow.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-606-4$21.32
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K-3
Water Babies series.
Geared to beginning readers, these adequate introductions use short sentences and engaging color photographs to present the life cycle of a loggerhead turtle and an American bullfrog from egg to adulthood. The books briefly cover diet, habitat, and growth. A small world map shows where the animals live. A few boldface vocabulary words are defined in a picture glossary. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Water Babies titles: Sea Turtle Hatchlings and Water Frog Polliwogs.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-145-8$22.61
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K-3
Cat-ographies series.
These volumes discuss history, characteristics, and how to care for the title cat breed. Anecdotes about famous or otherwise noteworthy cats (e.g., the Siamese whose meows drew attention to its unconscious owner) are included. The many photographs will appeal to cat lovers, though they--combined with captions and text boxes--tend to crowd the main texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cat-ographies titles: Persians, Abyssinians, American Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Maine Coons, and Siamese.
32 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-296-7$25.27
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K-3
Big Dogs Rule series.
Each volume begins with a notable member of the title breed (e.g., Saint Bernard Katie, a therapy dog at a public library). The books then give very broad histories of the breeds, with hit-or-miss information about physical characteristics, personality, intelligence, and suitability as pets. "At a Glance" and "Best in Show" diagrams are also included. Numerous photographs enhance interest for dog lovers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Big Dogs Rule titles: German Shepherd, Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, and Saint Bernard.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-92-1$22.61
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K-3
Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals series.
Each book spotlights a speedy animal. Very brief and selective information about the creature is provided (what it eats, where it lives) along with comparisons to other animals. Vivid photos and sidebars in the shape of stopwatches emphasize the series' focus. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals titles: California Sea Lion, Cheetah, Killer Whale, and Pronghorn.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-35-8$22.61
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K-3
Amphibiana series.
This series provides a cursory introduction to frogs, toads, and other amphibians. The books emphasize the similarities among all amphibians while highlighting species' unique capabilities. Each volume conveys information about the life cycle of the title animal as well as its habitat, diet, and environmental dangers; there is some repetition across volumes. The vivid close-up photographs are eye-catching. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Amphibiana titles: Amazing Water Frogs, Little Newts, Slimy Salamanders, Warty Toads, Tricky Tree Frogs, and Leaping Ground Frogs.