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The Science of a Tornado
Generally competent but uninspired introductions to causes and consequences of disasters.
Investigating Animal Life Cycles
These basic overviews serve as good resources for independent investigators or report writers.
Wetland Ecosystems
The set may provide starting points for research but won't generate much enthusiasm for the subjects.
An anecdote followed by an accessible definition begins each book; subsequent chapters cover each ecosystem's special features, plants, animals, relation to people, and future. Despite a dull template, the books explain their topics clearly and extend understanding via sidebars of further material and questions. Captioned photos and diagrams illustrate the texts. There are four other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Ecosystems of the World titles: Wetland Ecosystems, Woodland Forest Ecosystems, Coral Reef Ecosystems, and Grassland Ecosystems.
Blizzards
Well-designed introductory nonfiction about topics that will interest many students, especially beginning readers.
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins
Readers gain insights into the research, hard work, and patience involved in conservation efforts while learning about a fascinating animal. A fine choice for most collections.
Mad About Monkeys
As a supplemental title, this book may pique readers' curiosity about monkeys, but it does not provide a consistently unified introduction to the topic. Consider for collections where examples of fine contemporary graphic design are in demand.
Dinosaurs from Head to Tail
A fine choice for a basic introduction to dinosaurs that engages and informs young listeners.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
Because the changes to this edition are so minimal, libraries with Krull's original can probably pass unless they need to replace a worn copy. Collections without the 2008 book might wait to weigh this biography against others likely to appear in coming months.
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