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24 pp.
| Smart Apple
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-906-7$27.10
(4)
K-3
My Country series.
With more detail than other volumes in the series, these generic country tours feature captioned stock photos and simple prose. In each, a young narrator walks readers through brief sections on location, landscape, weather, family life, demographics, food, schools, customs, and landmarks. The basic information is well organized; the bright layouts will engage readers. "Fast Facts" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My Country titles: China and India.
24 pp.
| Smart Apple
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-903-6$27.10
(4)
K-3
My Country series.
With more detail than other volumes in the series, these generic country tours feature captioned stock photos and simple prose. In each, a young narrator walks readers through brief sections on location, landscape, weather, family life, demographics, food, schools, customs, and landmarks. The basic information is well organized; the bright layouts will engage readers. "Fast Facts" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My Country titles: China and India.
24 pp.
| Smart Apple
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-904-3$27.10
(4)
K-3
My Country series.
These generic country tours feature captioned stock photos and simple prose. In each, a young narrator walks readers through brief sections on location, landscape, weather, family life, demographics, food, schools, customs, and landmarks. The basic information is well organized; the bright layouts will engage readers. "Fast Facts" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My Country titles: Egypt and South Africa.
48 pp.
| Arcturus
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-84837-706-6$32.80
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
Providing a general introduction to puberty, this volume addresses both physical and emotional changes. It also touches on particular challenges such as anxiety, sexuality, and peer pressure. Although it's far from comprehensive, the book's first-person accounts and accessible format make this an adequate introduction. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
44 pp.
| Smart Apple
| September, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-312-6$34.25
(4)
YA
Explaining series.
These texts, assisted by color photos and graphics, provide an overview of each disorder--description, treatment, research, etc. Sidebars add facts, and "Case Notes" share personal stories. Some generalities appear throughout the series, but the books are mainly informative and useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Explaining titles: Explaining Cerebral Palsy, Explaining Deafness, Explaining Cystic Fibrosis, Explaining Asthma, andExplaining Down Syndrome.
(4)
4-6
Body Needs series.
The role of nutrients in the body--including in digestion and elimination, their uses in cells, and consequences of a lack or excess of certain kinds--is explained in the informative books in this series. Boxed facts, charts, and color photos of kids cooking or eating add interest. Although the format is geared toward middle graders, some information will challenge those who haven't taken high school biology. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Needs titles: Carbohydrates for a Healthy Body, Fats for a Healthy Body, Proteins for a Healthy Body, Vitamins and Minerals for a Healthy Body, and Water and Fiber for a Healthy Body.]
(4)
K-3
What's It Like to Live In...? series.
These two country snapshots briefly cover such topics as landscape, transportation, weather, housing, industry, and festivals. Newly independent readers will garner some basic information from the simple, easy-to-read text and minimally captioned color photos, but, overall, these presentations are slight. A scrapbook section of random "things you might find" in each country and a list of French or Italian words are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these What's It Like to Live In...? titles: France and Italy.]
(4)
K-3
What's It Like to Live In...? series.
These two country snapshots briefly cover such topics as landscape, transportation, weather, housing, industry, and festivals. Newly independent readers will garner some basic information from the simple, easy-to-read text and minimally captioned color photos, but, overall, these presentations are slight. A scrapbook section of random "things you might find" in each country and a list of French or Italian words are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these What's It Like to Live In...? titles: France and Italy.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4426-1$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4427-X$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4424-5$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4425-3$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4428-8$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4423-7$$25.69
(4)
K-3
How Do They Grow? series.
Using clear prose, Powell discusses baby animals' habits and needs in these series books. Mention of farm animals' fates as meat and discussion of horn removal, ear tagging, and tail clipping are done in a straightforward manner. The photos are sometimes oddly cropped and framed, but the images of newborn animals will be fascinating. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these How Do They Grow? titles: From Calf to Cow, From Chick to Chicken, From Kitten to Cat, From Lamb to Sheep, From Piglet to Pig, From Puppy to Dog.]
32 pp.
| Raintree
| February, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-5537-0$$22.83
(4)
K-3
Talking About series.
This simplistic, repetitive book discusses what it means to be physically disabled. The straightforward text is easy to understand, if not particularly engaging. Photos that look less posed than those in other books in the series show children and adults working and playing. A note to adults offers suggestions for talking with children about this topic. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-5890-6$$22.83
(4)
K-3
Talking About series.
These books provide simplistic introductions to these two topics. Accompanied by sometimes posed-looking photos of children from different ethnic backgrounds, the texts answer questions that encourage readers to think about these issues and about their own feelings, motives, and actions. A note to adults at the end of each book provides suggestions for extending the material. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1374-9$$22.83
(4)
K-3
Talking About series.
A simplistic, somewhat repetitive text tackles the complex subject of animal rights. Each double-page spread features color photos of children interacting with animals and answers a question (e.g., "Why Do Some People Harm Animals?") that reinforces the positive steps readers can take to protect animals. A note for adults suggests follow-up activities based on the issues raised in the text. Bib., glos., ind.