Reviews
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
It’s easy to get to know the zebra in this fact filled book, from general information such as where zebras live, to specifics such as their running speed. These facts and more are included in this easy to read book with photographs that complement each page. Separate sections are… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
The rhinoceros is a unique animal, and this book proves it by providing interesting facts. For example, a rhino’s horn is made of keratin, which Murray writes is the same substance that people’s hair and fingernails are made from. Also, this mammal is the second largest on… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
The strange mammal that we call a hippo is brought to life in this book, which teaches all about the hippopotamus. For instance, hippos have pink sweat that keeps them cool, and they can eat up to 300 pounds of grass in one day. Other facts included are that hippos don’t actually… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
The complexity of elephants is explained in simple, easy to read text, accompanied by large photos throughout this book. Separate sections are headed by questions, such as ‘Do Elephants Live Alone?’ and ‘What Are Baby Elephants Like?’ Interesting facts are shared, View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This volume from the ‘Nature Book’ series presents facts about walruses for young readers. Each short chapter (1 to 3 pages of text) has a conversational title—Meet the Walrus!, What Are Walruses?, Where Do Walruses Live? Other chapters discuss how walruses stay warm,… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Pick up this book to come face to face with the stealthy creature known as the Mountain Lion. Large over-sized colorful photos of the cunning cat add to the appeal of this informative book from the ‘Nature Books’ series. The 32-page book offers easy to read type set in a… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section,… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. Text explains that ‘Humvee’ is a… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section,… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and shows us the parts. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section, the… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 3 from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Paul Revere and his midnight ride have become a legendary event in American history. Lost in the poetic memory is the fact that Paul Revere was a living, breathing person. A silversmith by trade, Paul Revere was called upon at age eighteen to support his mother and five siblings after… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 2 from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Wonderbooks, published by The Child’s World, Inc., has a much-needed low level nonfiction series. The series in Level 2 include such titles as Charles Schulz, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson. Helen Keller is also in this series. The story of Helen Keller is an outstanding example… View →