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YA
Odysseys in Artistry series.
Compiled from primary sources, these artist biographies provide a wealth of information, including detailed descriptions about the subjects' lives and major works. Expansive "In His Words" concluding chapters contain the artists' own writings with contextualizing introductions. Exceptionally wide margins create a clean, straightforward format, and helpful captions accompany frequent full-page paintings and/or photographs. Timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Odysseys in Artistry titles: Vincent van Gogh, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pablo Picasso, and Michelangelo.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
These books briefly discuss the country, people, and animals of Canada and Mexico. Designed for a young audience, they give sketchy information and will be best used as a teaching resource. Children will be drawn to the colorful photos accompanying the text. An art project is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Countries titles: Canada and Mexico.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
These books give a brief look at the people, landscape, and animals of each country. The simple texts are limited to short, choppy statements that provide little information and rely primarily on generalizations. However, the series will be a useful teaching aid as a springboard for discussion. Colorful photos enhance the text. A project is included in each. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Countries titles: China, Iran, and Israel.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
These books briefly discuss the country, people, and animals of Canada and Mexico. Designed for a young audience, they give sketchy information and will be best used as a teaching resource. Children will be drawn to the colorful photos accompanying the text. An art project is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Countries titles: Canada and Mexico.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
This cursory look at Australia touches on its people, landscape, and animals. Intended for a young audience, the text is sketchy and disjointed and the content is limited. It would be best used with an adult giving additional information and clarifying possible misconceptions. Colorful photos enhance the simple text. An art project is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
These books give a brief look at the people, landscape, and animals of each country. The simple texts are limited to short, choppy statements that provide little information and rely primarily on generalizations. However, the series will be a useful teaching aid as a springboard for discussion. Colorful photos enhance the text. A project is included in each. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Countries titles: China, Iran, and Israel.
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K-3
My First Look at Countries series.
These books give a brief look at the people, landscape, and animals of each country. The simple texts are limited to short, choppy statements that provide little information and rely primarily on generalizations. However, the series will be a useful teaching aid as a springboard for discussion. Colorful photos enhance the text. A project is included in each. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Countries titles: China, Iran, and Israel.
24 pp.
| Capstone
| August, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-2624-6$21.26
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K-3
First Facts: Exploring the Animal Kingdom series.
"Animals with backbones are called vertebrates." This book uses a simple design with large photos and large typeface to describe the characteristics of mammals, such as being warm-blooded or having hair or fur. While the concept of giving birth to "live young" is not made clear, this volume is otherwise a good introduction to classification in the animal kingdom. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Capstone
| December, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-3698-5$21.26
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K-3
First Facts: The Solar System series.
Dry, simple texts combine with photographs and diagrams to make these introductions to the moon and Venus accessible to young readers. Random "fun" facts (e.g., banging a drum while on the moon produces no sound because there's no air to carry it) along with clear comparisons provide just the right amount of information for the report-driven reader. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: The Solar System titles: Venus and The Moon.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0838-8$$17.26
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K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These books review various ecosystems' geography, plants, animals, and climate. The texts profile a representative habitat (e.g., the Sahara Desert) and discuss natural resources and environmental threats. Basic facts are strung together in a breathless succession of simple sentences, creating a monotonous rhythm. Full-page, captioned photos accompany the texts, and a lackluster activity is included. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0840-X$$17.26
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K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These books review various ecosystems' geography, plants, animals, and climate. The texts profile a representative habitat (e.g., the Sahara Desert) and discuss natural resources and environmental threats. Basic facts are strung together in a breathless succession of simple sentences, creating a monotonous rhythm. Full-page, captioned photos accompany the texts, and a lackluster activity is included. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0839-6$$17.26
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K-3
Bridgestone Science Library series.
These books review various ecosystems' geography, plants, animals, and climate. The texts profile a representative habitat (e.g., the Sahara Desert) and discuss natural resources and environmental threats. Basic facts are strung together in a breathless succession of simple sentences, creating a monotonous rhythm. Full-page, captioned photos accompany the texts, and a lackluster activity is included. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| August, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 1-887068-37-6$$14.95
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4-6
Bugs series.
The books contain basic information on the biology of these two insects--including body construction, reproduction, and eating habits--and touch on intriguing topics such as the feuding that can occur between ant colonies. Illustrated with color photographs that purposely (and distractingly) bleed onto the white page, the texts are sometimes repetitious and, despite their brevity, feel padded with extraneous material. Bib., ind.