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ABDO Kids
219 Reviews
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is a Firework Made? and How Is a Pencil Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is a Firework Made? and How Is a Pencil Made?.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
PS
Sports How To series.
These volumes provide simplified (sometimes confusingly so) introductions to the rules and play of the title sports. Very basic and easy-to-read texts ("Sue loves soccer! She is ready to play."; "Mark shoots. He scores a basket. Two points!") enhance accessibility and add interest for the youngest sports fans. Dynamic stock photographs show girls, boys, and adults in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports How To titles: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Soccer.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
(3)
PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
(3)
PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
(3)
PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
(3)
K-3
Animal Migration series.
Short, factual overviews of the featured mammals precede basic surveys of their migrations. The books explore each creature's reasons for migrating and observes its behaviors before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim books, elevate the introductory texts. An appended page shows a map of each species' migration routes. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Migration titles: Humpback Whale Migration, Walrus Migration, and Wildebeest Migration.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
(3)
K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of the species, this short survey examines leatherback turtles' reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of selected migration routes. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
(3)
K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of monarch butterflies, this short survey examines their reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of migration routes. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
(3)
K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of salmon species, this short survey examines their reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of selected migration routes. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
219 reviews