Reviews
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 2 from Parent Council on September 1, 2001
Children will enjoy hearing and reading about cows and exploring the colorful photos that illustrate the informative text. ‘Reading to learn rather than learning to read’ can be an interesting and exciting experience for children. Books and web sites are listed to provide… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 3 from Parent Council on September 1, 2001
This nonfiction easy reader provides an opportunity for children to read to learn, not just learn to read.’ Fascinating information about Yellowstone National Park is highlighted with colorful photographs and easy text. For additional information, books and web sites are also listed. View →
A noteworthy review of Music Makers from Parent Council on September 1, 2001
Musical instruments can seem magical or mysterious to a child. This book explains in simple text and clear photos all about the violin, a simple but sophisticated instrument. This useful research resource includes a glossary and an index. View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Parent Council on September 1, 2001
From the Farm Machines at Work series comes this basic introduction to the plow, complete with photographs and simple text. Find out how a farmer pulls the plow with his tractor to ready the fields for planting. Take a peek inside the cab, then discover the names of the outside parts… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from School Library Journal on August 1, 2001
With a format that approaches learning as a child does, by asking questions, each chapter explains how each animal lives, eats, and survives in its unique environment. The texts are appealing, using the style and vernacular of young readers – ‘Giraffes can’t just flop… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from School Library Journal on July 1, 2001
Mimicking a child’s investigative approach to a new topic, each two- to four-page chapter in these slightly oversized volumes begins with a question such as ‘What Are Seals?’ and ‘Where Do Seals Live?’ The straightforward texts and simple sentence structure… View →
A noteworthy review of Phonics Readers from Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska on June 1, 2001
This beginning reader about vets has excellent colorful photos with cultural diversity and gender equality. View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 1 from Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska on June 1, 2001
Very simple text for early readers. Good sentence structure with one or two sentences per page of text. Nice, colorful full-page, photo illustrations. View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Horn Book Guide on June 1, 2001
Each of these clear and simple texts relates basic information about a mammal’s appearance, diet, offspring, enemies, and more. The full page color photographs are attractive, and captions often expand on the text. View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from School Library Journal on March 1, 2001
Mathew Henson chronicles the life of an exraordinary man and arctic explorer who was honored in 1996 by the U.S. Navy by having a ship named after him. Prince Whipple and James Armistead are two of the patriots discussed in Revolutionary War. Ironically, most African Americans fought for View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from Fairfax County Public Schools on March 1, 2001
Detailed accounting using simple sentences of Henson’s exploits and latent recognition his achievements garnered posthumously. Excellent photographs. View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 1 from School Library Journal on March 1, 2001
Beginning-reader series titles that offer a few facts about popular sports. In Skating, each spread consists of a page of large-print text facing a full-color photograph that provides some visual clues for new readers. A description of the activity, equipment, and a few safety tips are… View →