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K-3
In My Backyard series.
These books about common backyard creatures provide basic information on offspring, appearance, habitat, diet, and predators. Although the writing feels stilted in places, the layouts are clean and inviting, with text, a small photo, and a set-off individual fact on one page and a crisp full-page photo on the facing page. A creative activity is included in each book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these In My Backyard titles: Chipmunks, Squirrels, Mice[cf], and Moles.
(4)
K-3
In My Backyard series.
These books about common backyard creatures provide basic information on offspring, appearance, habitat, diet, and predators. Although the writing feels stilted in places, the layouts are clean and inviting, with text, a small photo, and a set-off individual fact on one page and a crisp full-page photo on the facing page. A creative activity is included in each book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these In My Backyard titles: Chipmunks, Squirrels, Mice[cf], and Moles.
(4)
K-3
In My Backyard series.
Without delving much into specific frog species, a sometimes stilted main text provides generalized frog information on offspring, appearance, habitat, diet, and predators. With text, a small photo, and a set-off individual fact on one page and a crisp full-page photo on the facing page, each spread's layout is clean and inviting. A camouflage activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.