Reviews
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Midwest Book Review on December 1, 1999
This publisher’s bright nature books are also especially appealing picks for youngsters seeking simple report material – each book features one animal and provides 32 pages of color photos mixed with basic facts. Grades 2-6 will appreciate Moose, Bears, Cardinals, Wolves,… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Midwest Book Review on December 1, 1999
This publisher’s many bright series titles will appeal to grade 1 reading levels, providing bright covers and equally bright photo-enhanced coverages. Their ‘Big Machines at Work’ and ‘Rescue Machines at Work’ series will delight many with the 24 pages of… View →
A noteworthy review of Phonics Readers from Midwest Book Review on December 1, 1999
Phonics books in the ‘This and That’ series provide excellent individual sound coverage based on phonics principles for preschoolers though grade 2. Each includes a glossary of key words and phrases and a focus which covers 24 vowel and consonants, providing engaging story… View →
A noteworthy review of Forces of Nature from Calgary Board Of Education on October 1, 1999
Excellent book uses a question and answer format to provide information about the causes of droughts, where they occur, their characteristics and the effects they produce. Gives good background knowledge of forces that cause weather changes and the results. Each double-page spread,… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Parent Council on October 1, 1999
Colorful, larger-than-life photos reveal caterpillars in all of their creepy-crawling glory. Large easy-to-read text takes readers on a journey of metamorphosis from egg to butterfly or moth. Includes table of contents and glossary. View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Calgary Board Of Education on October 1, 1999
This well-organized, attractive book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the toucan. The text is straightforward and easy to read. Significant words are printed in bold face and defined in the glossary. Full-page captioned color photographs on… View →
A noteworthy review of Biomes of Nature from Calgary Board Of Education on October 1, 1999
A brief introduction to the wetlands covers their appearance, location, and plants and animals that live there. Discusses ‘Why wetlands are important?’ and ‘Are wetlands in danger?’ Includes a page of readable text opposite a good full color photograph. Word in… View →
A noteworthy review of Value Biographies from School Library Journal on July 30, 1999
A well-designed book that covers King’s life from his childhood to his death and the prevailing sociopolitical issues of the era that helped shape his views. Readers will learn about the man’s early influences, education, marriage, position as a civil rights leader, and his… View →
A noteworthy review of Reading, Rhymes and Riddles from Tacoma Public Schools on July 9, 1999
A series of riddles with picture clues about things that bloom in spring. This would be a good addition in the Head Start and Language PreSchool Class Room. View →
A noteworthy review of American History from Midwest Book Review on July 1, 1999
Third graders in social studies classes will find these American history titles important and librarians will appreciate their durability and lasting topics. Historical photos blend with history and story lines in titles approximately 23 pages long. Each provides basic information for… View →
A noteworthy review of Forces of Nature from School Library Journal on July 1, 1999
Two titles that adequately cover their subjects. Each one begins with a description of the environmental problem and its causes, followed by a discussion of its effects on plant and animal life. Both authors offer practical advice on what individuals can do to help bring these situations View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from School Library Journal on July 1, 1999
Attractive and clearly written biographies of two men who have been influential in the struggle for the rights of African Americans. Their lives and achievements are chronicled from birth to death in a concise manner. The large, beautifully reproduced sepia-toned photographs on almost… View →