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Mutants in Nature
There are plenty of fascinating bits of animal information throughout the series, particularly in Zombies and Super Powers, but the sometimes scattered presentation limits its general usefulness.
Bright, well-reproduced color photographs and simply written texts will make this series attractive to science-minded elementary school students. After relating the topic to attention-grabbing material ("Mutants are not just in comic books. In real life, mutations make strange plants and animals"), Larson dispenses well-chosen facts about each "freaky" occurrence in natural life. Readers may be inspired to research further. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Freaky Nature titles: Mutants in Nature, Super Powers in Nature, Vampires in Nature, and Zombies in Nature.
Florida's Burmese Pythons: Squeezing the Everglades
Lively, engaging presentations on specific species and on the general concept.
This book traces feral pigs' path of destruction, especially in Texas and Hawaii. Introduced to North America from Spain in the 1500s, some pigs escaped. Their devastatingly prolific reproductive rate heightens their harmful environmental impact. A brief, accessible text is supported by lots of crisp photographs on every page. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
Bucky and Stu vs. the Mikanikal Man
An appealing choice for young superhero fans not quite ready for Marvel and DC.
The Big Ideas of Buster Bickles
While less compelling than other science-gone-wrong picture books such as Mac Barnett's Oh No! (Disney-Hyperion, 2010) or Chris Gall's Awesome Dawson (Little, Brown, 2013), Buster's crazy journey has a nice mix of techie adventure and visual humor.
Get to Know Chameleons
Many libraries will have books on these animals already, but these solid presentations on perennially popular subjects are worth considering.
Robots: Watch Out, Water About!
The natural congruency of mechanical robots and a book with moving pieces makes this a solid choice for pop-up collections.
Mad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur Disaster
Like Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's "Magic School Bus" series (Scholastic), the use of a school setting, a quirky teacher, and wild hands-on learning situations provides an engaging blend of humor, adventure, and information.
Humans, Machines, and In-betweens | Focus On
A assortment of serious and fanciful books about robotics technology, how it has developed, and where it is going. Meant to amuse and inspire future scientists and engineers, these selections inform readers that the possibilities are limitless and that these cutting-edge creations are here to stay .
From Hunters to Helpers, from Amazing to Endangered: Animals | Series Nonfiction
Whether highlighting unusual animals, spotlighting endangered species, or examining creatures that are just plain cute, the best of these sets share common qualities, such as strong writing, excellent images, and attention to detail.
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