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It’s a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
Many preschool classrooms have a unit of community helpers, and this satisfying story will be perfect for such a unit
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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
An excellent read-aloud for young children, especially during the first weeks of the school year or if children have worries about riding the school bus.
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A Chip Off the Old Block
This title may be a jumping-off point for a group discussion of perseverance in the face of obstacles as well as an introduction to famous rock formations. However, it feels a bit forced and the events in Rocky's journey are too contrived to be wholly satisfying.
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Prudence the Part-Time Cow
A recommended general purchase for libraries with budding scientists and persistent, late-night readers. This tale speaks to creative minds just trying to fit in.
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American Indians in the 1800s: Right and Resistance
Rich in content and attractive in design, this series is a solid choice for most collections.
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What's Your Story, Amelia Earhart?
Despite hiccups, a good introduction to biographies, with Sequoyah, Paul Revere, and Wilma Rudolph the best of the series.
Cub Reporter "interviews" the legendary African American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist. Rudolph responds to simplistic questions about her complicated life in her own hokey "voice" ("Yes, and I was so proud!"). Cartoons of a microphone-holding bear cub alternate with captioned photos that extend information. The premise may work for reluctant readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
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My Bones
Suitable additions for collections needing simple introductions to body systems.
In each book, light stories provide context for two young children having contrived discussions of human anatomy. The factual information is basic, with spot illustrations showing body segments; a final "Body by the Numbers" diagram rehashes the material. Full-page computer-generated illustrations accompanying the story lines are oddly distorted, especially in depictions of facial features and hair. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Inside My Body titles: My Bones, My Brain, My Stomach, My Heart, My Lungs, and My Muscles.
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Aztec Warriors
This set doesn't improve on extant titles and will do little to inspire or hold reader attention.
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Bella Thorne: Shaking Up the Small Screen
Gr 5–8—Along with high-appeal content, these celebrity biographies also offer high visual appeal with an engaging, colorful format and numerous photos...