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40 pp.
| Lerner
| February, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-0021-4$27.93
(3)
4-6
Searchlight Books: Do You Dig Earth Science? series.
These solid earth science introductions provide definitions of various earth materials and their properties, as well as explanations of the formation processes and the ways in which humans use them. Accurate information is interspersed with questions, most embedded in captions that accompany color photographs, to encourage careful observation and reasoning. Diagrams, maps, and other visuals are very clear. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: Do You Dig Earth Science? titles: Examining Erosion, Uncovering Earth's Crust, Figuring Out Fossils, Marveling at Minerals, Researching Rocks, Studying Soil.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-7450-3$27.93
(4)
4-6
Searchlight Books: How Does Your Body Work? series.
Simple chapters introduce the basics of these five human body systems: their structure, function, and how the various components interact. A few sentences on each page accompany largely generic, full-color photographs, photo-micrographs, and labeled diagrams. Text boxes are included on each spread but are mostly redundant. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Does Your Body Work? titles: Your Circulatory System, Your Muscular System, Your Nervous System, Your Skeletal System, and Your Respiratory System.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7905-2$22.60
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K-3
Pull Ahead Books: Forces of Nature series.
Each book defines a natural disaster in simple terms, describing how and why it occurs and the destruction it causes. Safety advice is also provided, though explanations can be overly simplistic. One or two stock photos, some with useful captions, accompany the manageable texts. "More About" and "Facts" sections offer more detailed information as well as comparisons and examples. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books: Forces of Nature titles: Hurricanes, Forest Fires, and Earthquakes.
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K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These small, square books discuss each bird's habits and characteristics, how they find food, and how they raise their young. The limited text and many photos work well together, and though the books are very brief, each provides an adequate introduction for beginning readers. A North American habitat map and labeled picture are appended. Glos. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Quiet Owls and Mallard Ducks.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| December, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-1249-1$25.26
(4)
K-3
Early Bird Body Systems series.
Using straightforward text, these accessible resources introduce the major body systems. Photos and illustrated diagrams complement the text, but some micrographs lack sufficient labels. Each book begins with a key-word preview that invites readers to be "word detectives" and concludes with tips for adults on reading with a child. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Early Bird Body Systems titles: The Skeletal System, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, The Muscular System, The Nervous System, and The Circulatory System.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| May, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-4668-X$$22.60
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PaperISBN 0-8225-3639-0$$5.95
(4)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These simple but informative books for newly independent readers introduce physical characteristics, habits, and growth cycles of the featured insect. Questions in the text are intended to encourage readers but are occasionally condescending. The close-up color photographs are engaging. Habitat map, labeled diagram. Glos. [Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Hungry Ladybugs, Buzzing Bumblebees, and Monarch Butterflies.]
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K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Each of the books in this series offers an easy-to-read introduction to a common animal. Close-up color photos illustrate basic information about habitat, physical characteristics, and care of young, though some of the photos are not well matched with the text (e.g., text about porcupines' nocturnal habits is accompanied by pictures of the animals during the day). A habitat map and labeled drawing conclude the book. Glos. [Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Pouncing Bobcats, Diving Dolphins, and Prickly Porcupines.]