As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
To continue you need an active subscription to hbook.com.
Subscribe now to gain immediate access to everything hbook.com has to offer, as well as our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database, which contains tens of thousands of short, critical reviews of books published in the United States for young people.
Thank you for registering. To have the latest stories delivered to your inbox, select as many free newsletters as you like below.
No thanks. Return to article
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7906-9$22.60
(4)
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.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7907-6$22.60
(4)
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.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7905-2$22.60
(4)
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.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| July, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-3479-7$22.60
(4)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These slim, square biographies for early independent readers only skim the surface of their subjects' lives, but they are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important. Key events are noted in brief chapters; the text is supported by photographs and reproductions of maps, paintings, and other period material. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Susan B. Anthony,Thomas Jefferson, and Mohandas Gandhi.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-6011-9$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Cranes and Concrete Mixers are sure to be popular with young construction fans. Full of detail, they explain how these large vehicles operate, using plenty of close-up photographs as well as diagrams of the vehicles' parts. Racing fans will be equally satisfied with Supercross, which introduces this indoor variant of motocross. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Concrete Mixers, Cranes, and Supercross Motorcycles.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-6010-0$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Cranes and Concrete Mixers are sure to be popular with young construction fans. Full of detail, they explain how these large vehicles operate, using plenty of close-up photographs as well as diagrams of the vehicles' parts. Racing fans will be equally satisfied with Supercross, which introduces this indoor variant of motocross. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Concrete Mixers, Cranes, and Supercross Motorcycles.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-6007-0$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Cranes and Concrete Mixers are sure to be popular with young construction fans. Full of detail, they explain how these large vehicles operate, using plenty of close-up photographs as well as diagrams of the vehicles' parts. Racing fans will be equally satisfied with Supercross, which introduces this indoor variant of motocross. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Concrete Mixers, Cranes, and Supercross Motorcycles.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| July, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-3480-0$22.60
(4)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These slim, square biographies for early independent readers only skim the surface of their subjects' lives, but they are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important. Key events are noted in brief chapters; the text is supported by photographs and reproductions of maps, paintings, and other period material. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Susan B. Anthony,Thomas Jefferson, and Mohandas Gandhi.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| July, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-6383-5$22.60
(4)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These slim, square biographies for early independent readers only skim the surface of their subjects' lives, but they are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important. Key events are noted in brief chapters; the text is supported by photographs and reproductions of maps, paintings, and other period material. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Susan B. Anthony,Thomas Jefferson, and Mohandas Gandhi.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-6043-7$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
This introduction to the common garter snake is not for the squeamish. It's filled with photographs of large groups of snakes, along with snakes feasting on frogs, fish, worms, and insects (and a snake-eating owl). There is plenty of interesting and detailed information, covering garter snakes' habitat, life cycle, and anatomy. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-5930-7$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Appropriate for beginning readers, this is a simple introduction to peafowl: peacocks, peahens, and peachicks. The birds' habitat, behavior, body parts, and, of course, gorgeous plumage are all discussed in clear, direct language, accompanied by color photographs. Chicks are depicted from egg to full-grown bird. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These books introduce newly independent readers to the roles and duties of nurses, EMTs, and school bus drivers. Color photographs provide great behind-the-scenes glimpses, and key vocabulary words are highlighted in bold throughout and defined in a glossary. Additional facts and some history are appended. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Nurses, School Bus Drivers, and EMTs.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Close-up photographs and a simple, informative text introduce each mammal and its habitat, habits, characteristics, and threats. The books' small size makes them especially attractive to young readers. A range map and labeled drawing of each animal are appended. Glos. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Jumping Kangaroos and Chattering Chipmunks.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2005
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-1695-0$22.60
|
PaperISBN 0-8225-5472-0$5.95
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Photographs by
Jim Baron.
These books introduce newly independent readers to the roles and duties of nurses, EMTs, and school bus drivers. Color photographs provide great behind-the-scenes glimpses, and key vocabulary words are highlighted in bold throughout and defined in a glossary. Additional facts and some history are appended. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Nurses, School Bus Drivers, and EMTs.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These books introduce newly independent readers to the roles and duties of nurses, EMTs, and school bus drivers. Color photographs provide great behind-the-scenes glimpses, and key vocabulary words are highlighted in bold throughout and defined in a glossary. Additional facts and some history are appended. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Nurses, School Bus Drivers, and EMTs.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Close-up photographs and a simple, informative text introduce each mammal and its habitat, habits, characteristics, and threats. The books' small size makes them especially attractive to young readers. A range map and labeled drawing of each animal are appended. Glos. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Jumping Kangaroos and Chattering Chipmunks.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-0063-9$22.60
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Useful for beginning readers studying community helpers, these books provide very basic introductions to some familiar professions. Vocabulary words are printed in bold and defined in a glossary. Supported by photos of people at work, the books also contain a brief list of historical and career facts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Firefighters, Doctors, Police Officers, Librarians, and Teachers.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These small, square books provide interesting and easy-to-read overviews about motorized vehicles. Basic facts are paired with photos that extend the simple text. Though the books are short, they answer questions frequently asked by young readers and are suitable for those just gaining confidence in reading. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Police Cars, Powerboats, Stock Cars, Motorcycles, Ambulances, and Formula One Race Cars.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
Useful for beginning readers studying community helpers, these books provide very basic introductions to some familiar professions. Vocabulary words are printed in bold and defined in a glossary. Supported by photos of people at work, the books also contain a brief list of historical and career facts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Firefighters, Doctors, Police Officers, Librarians, and Teachers.
(3)
K-3
Pull Ahead Books series.
These small, square books provide interesting and easy-to-read overviews about motorized vehicles. Basic facts are paired with photos that extend the simple text. Though the books are short, they answer questions frequently asked by young readers and are suitable for those just gaining confidence in reading. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Police Cars, Powerboats, Stock Cars, Motorcycles, Ambulances, and Formula One Race Cars.