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K-3
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
The dino-citizens of planet Jurassica are under attack by dino-pirates, and only Captain Raptor's crew can save them. The comic-panel illustrations show lots of action, as Raptor races through space, dog-fighting starships and battling a dino-robot, though some of the pictures look stiff. The occasionally redundant dialogue calls to mind an old radio serial.
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
When a mysterious UFO lands on Jurassica's moon, Captain Raptor and his dinosaur crew investigate. Their spaceship crash-lands in the moon's ocean, is attacked by Octocolossus, then they meet earthling spacemen--one of whom Captain Raptor rescues from a giant Pteraspikadon. The vivid, dramatic comic book-style illustrations are more successful than the simple story, which lacks personality and suspense.
32 pp.
| Boyds/Wordsong
| October, 2002
|
TradeISBN 1-56397-633-1$$15.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
Free-verse poems capture the chill of winter weather as well as some of the season's warmer aspects. In "Everyone Talks about the Weather," neighbors chitchat about the cold; a pot of chili steams on the stove in "With Crackers, Please." Familiar subjects and concrete imagery make these poems accessible. Pictures rendered in blues and browns capture the cold/warm contrasts in the verse.
32 pp.
| Boyds/Wordsong
| January, 2001
|
TradeISBN 1-56397-887-3$$15.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These poems examine storms from a variety of angles. Subjects include the prognosticative abilities of grandfather's toe, the differing reactions of dogs and cats, and the mysterious "Storm Man" who steals sleep away as he flashes lightning from his fingers. The tone varies with each poem, from witty to atmospheric. Illustrations carefully capture both the subject and mood of each piece.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| March, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1485-0$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
Although more historical context would have been helpful, this is an accessible account of Marco Polo's life as an explorer as he traveled throughout Asia during the late 1200s. The text is clear and straightforward, and the color illustrations are adequate. A reasonable choice for reports, the book also contains a time line and a list of other significant events of the thirteenth century. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1495-8$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1493-1$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1491-5$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1494-X$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1492-3$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Steadwell
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-1490-7$$22.83
(4)
4-6
Explorers and Exploration series.
Illustrated by
Patrick O'Brien.
These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Holt
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-8050-4246-6
(3)
K-3
Following the trend that started with 'Everyone Poops', Singer explores the many things 'other' than pooping that rear ends are used for in the animal kingdom: "from sitting to stinging, from attracting a mate to taking a breath." O'Brien's colorful paintings add visual interest, but the real draw here is the informative, entertaining text, which imparts genuine knowledge even while eliciting giggles.