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32 pp.
| Candlewick
| October, 2019
|
TradeISBN 978-1-5362-0540-4$16.99
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Patrick Benson.
Large snow leopard tracks on the endpapers lead readers to join the narrator on a Himalayan trek in hopes of spotting this elusive animal. Shortly, readers do indeed see the snow leopard--first as a solitary animal, with features such as coat, paws, and behaviors noted; when her cub joins her, we learn about the lives of young snow leopards. Soft watercolors, predominantly in shades of tan and white, underscore the animal's natural camouflage and the stark mountainous setting. An author's note discusses conservation efforts. Ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2019
(4)
K-3
Amazing Animals series.
Vivid photographs providing up-close views of the daily lives and habits of the title mammals are the highlight of these slim volumes. Minimal texts touch on habitat, appearance, diet, and offspring, and each supplies a folk-story answer to a question about the creature (e.g., "Why do snow leopards have spotted fur? People in Siberia told a story about this..."). Also available in Spanish. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Amazing Animals titles: Sloths, Snow Leopards, Armadillos, Foxes, and Manatees.
(4)
4-6
Living Wild series.
Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, and presence in human culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Armadillos, Foxes, Manatees, Sloths, and Snow Leopards.
32 pp.
| National
| January, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-1704-0$12.90
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PaperISBN 978-1-4263-1703-3$4.99
(4)
K-3
Explore My World series.
Personification and unnecessary exclamations ("Snow leopards eat grass and twigs, too!") somewhat hamper an otherwise straightforward nature book. There's a focus on the maternal relationship, though many additional topics are addressed, including diet and habitat. Bold, bright photographs, many lively action shots, fill the pages. Contrasting headings, fonts, and captions bolster readability. A map and matching activity are included.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1631439742$18.95
(4)
K-3
Endangered Animals series.
Each formulaic book covers the animal's physical characteristics and habitat as well as its threats to survival due to human activity such as hunting, habitat encroachment, and climate changes. A final chapter explores the conservation efforts and exhorts involvement. Maps, graphs, and photos add visual interest to otherwise bland layouts. There are six other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Endangered Animals titles: African Elephants, Blue Whales, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Black Rhinos, and Fennec Foxes.
236 pp.
| Houghton
| October, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-34122-7$17.99
(2)
YA
Fifteen-year-old Peak (Peak) agrees to participate in a Peace Climb--climbers assigned to mountains around the world for a television special. But once he arrives in war-torn Afghanistan to tackle the Pamirs, most of the party is kidnapped. An exciting tale ensues as Peak tracks down the kidnappers. Present-tense journal entries interspersed with the past-tense main narrative create an interesting dual story line.
Reviewer: Dean Schneider
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2015
(3)
K-3
Zoo Clues series.
In these books, each page contains a clue and a partial photograph made to look like a puzzle with pieces missing. As new photos are shown, and more clues are given, the reader may start to figure what animal the book is about. A clever concept and concise language make this series highly appealing. A fact page and map are appended. There are six other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Zoo Clues titles: My Skin is Gray and Wrinkly, My Tail is Long and Striped, My Fangs are White and Sharp, and My Fur is Thick and Spotted.
32 pp.
| Charlesbridge
| February, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-58089-410-4$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Alan Marks.
A snow leopard in Pakistan's Hindu Kush Mountains teaches her two cubs what they'll need to survive, such as how to hunt, take shelter, and "No matter what, stay clear of humans." Marks's illustrations effectively use watercolor for the snowy backgrounds and soft textured fur, with dark pencil for the animals' sharp features. Reading list, websites.