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32 pp.
| Steadwell
| January, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6839-X$$24.28
(4)
4-6
Animals of the Rain Forest series.
Short, choppy sentences with glossary words printed in bold-faced type and close-up color photos with dull captions characterize these brief introductions to rainforest animals. Each formulaic book discusses habitat, physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and threats from deforestation. Report writers will find this series an adequate if bland resource. Habitat map. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animals of the Rain Forest titles: Howler Monkeys, Cabybaras, Malayan Sun Bears, Okapis, and Tasmanian Devils.]
32 pp.
| Steadwell
| January, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6838-1$$24.28
(4)
4-6
Animals of the Rain Forest series.
Short, choppy sentences with glossary words printed in bold-faced type and close-up color photos with dull captions characterize these brief introductions to rainforest animals. Each formulaic book discusses habitat, physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and threats from deforestation. Report writers will find this series an adequate if bland resource. Habitat map. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animals of the Rain Forest titles: Howler Monkeys, Cabybaras, Malayan Sun Bears, Okapis, and Tasmanian Devils.]
32 pp.
| Steadwell
| January, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6840-3$$24.28
(4)
4-6
Animals of the Rain Forest series.
Short, choppy sentences with glossary words printed in bold-faced type and close-up color photos with dull captions characterize these brief introductions to rainforest animals. Each formulaic book discusses habitat, physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and threats from deforestation. Report writers will find this series an adequate if bland resource. Habitat map. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animals of the Rain Forest titles: Howler Monkeys, Cabybaras, Malayan Sun Bears, Okapis, and Tasmanian Devils.]
48 pp.
| Raintree
| April, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-3577-7$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Ancient Civilizations series.
Each book in this series provides basic information about a civilization, including discussion of history, daily life, and culture. A final chapter describes how archaeologists learn about these ancient societies. The choppy, dry text is illustrated with color photos, maps, charts, and examples of artwork and pottery. A list of websites is included. There are six other spring 2001 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: China, Maya, Anasazi, Egypt, Greece, Rome.]
48 pp.
| Raintree
| April, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-3576-9$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Ancient Civilizations series.
Each book in this series provides basic information about a civilization, including discussion of history, daily life, and culture. A final chapter describes how archaeologists learn about these ancient societies. The choppy, dry text is illustrated with color photos, maps, charts, and examples of artwork and pottery. A list of websites is included. There are six other spring 2001 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: China, Maya, Anasazi, Egypt, Greece, Rome.]
48 pp.
| Raintree
| May, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-3578-5$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Ancient Civilizations series.
Each book in this series provides basic information about a civilization, including discussion of history, daily life, and culture. A final chapter describes how archaeologists learn about these ancient societies. The choppy, dry text is illustrated with color photos, maps, charts, and examples of artwork and pottery. A list of websites is included. There are six other spring 2001 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: China, Maya, Anasazi, Egypt, Greece, Rome.]
32 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-4706-6$$22.83
(4)
K-3
Nature on the Rampage series.
Descriptions of a variety of storms, slides, and other natural disasters compose the bulk of the books in this series, along with basic information about meteorology or earth science and accounts of historic events. The origins of the disasters are identified; however, the explanations lack clarity, and similar information is repeated across volumes. Color diagrams and photos are helpful. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Nature on the Rampage titles: Landslides and Avalanches, Thunderstorms, Blizzards, Drought, Ice Storms and Hailstorms, Tsunamis.]