Steven Engelfried

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American Paint Horses

Grace HANSEN | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Serviceable introductions for the youngest of horse enthusiasts.

Bighorn Sheep

Tyler OMOTH | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Solid overviews worth considering for subject coverage where needed.

Arapaima

Ellen LAWRENCE | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Well-rounded species profiles suitable for reports.

Elementary-level texts introduce freshwater fish predators of the Amazon, exploring each creature's habitat, diets, adaptations for survival, and life cycles. Abundant labeled photographs, additional facts, and discussion questions throughout promote further engagement with the material. Squeamish readers may balk at photos of half-eaten prey. A "Science Lab" activity is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Dire Wolves

Sara GILBERT | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Consider for topical coverage.

Search and Rescue Dogs on the Job

Marne VENTURA | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Likely to appeal to dog lovers, but overall an uneven effort.

Each of these winning volumes features a different kind of working dog, first summarizing the main jobs they perform, the best breeds for a task, length of training, and famous dogs who have performed these roles. The books then profile a couple of real on-the-job dogs and detail how each canine was trained. Appealing color photos and closing discussion questions accompany each entry. There are four other spring 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

The Doorman's Repose

Chris RASCHKA | FICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Plots about pigeon tenders, insomniac men, and old-fashioned elevators are not likely to grab the attention of young kids on their own, but this will make a good match for the right readers and also serve as an excellent recommendation for adults reading aloud to children.

Fish

Janet RIEHECKY | NONFICTION, Apr 01, 2017

Plenty of factual and visual content to engage readers, despite flaws. An additional selection.

Broad information on insects is arranged by subject--e.g., classification, diet, senses, helpful insects--in two-page sections. Each busy spread includes a sampling of related words and their definitions and small but clear stock photos printed over a large background photo. Some terms may need further context for understanding, but the cursory volume provides a good starting point for gleaning information. Reading list.