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Fireflies
Though these books make some missteps, the topic of bioluminescence has strong appeal, and the generally accessible information and quality photographs should draw some readers.
Field & Stream's Guide to Camping
Because these titles are excerpted from Nickens's Field &Stream: The Total Outdoorsman Manual (Weldon Owen, 2011), skip them if your library already owns the original.
Amphibians
Despite some flaws, suitable additions.
Following a brief introduction to birds' identifying
characteristics and the concept of scientific classification,
two-page spreads provide a general overview of physical attributes
and adaptations, nesting and chick-rearing behaviors, and
subcategories such as water birds. Captioned photos are well
chosen; an occasional spread features exceptional birds (e.g., the
swift, which sleeps while it flies). A quiz is appended. Reading
list. Glos., ind.
American Crows
Although not highly dynamic, these are fine choices to fill subject needs.
These books provide facts about two familiar birds. Reader-friendly
spreads offer easy-to-understand information on each bird's
habitat, physical appearance, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
Close-up photographs are prominently featured throughout.
Kid-friendly text, with highlighted vocabulary words, makes the
information accessible to young readers. Map. Glos., ind. Review
covers these Checkerboard Library: Backyard Animals titles:
American Crows and Hummingbirds.
Predators of Asia and Australia
The variety of animals may provide subject coverage, but kids looking for predators in action can find more suitable titles, such as Jim Arnosky's Tooth and Claw: The Wild World of Big Predators (Sterling, 2014), Camilla de la Bedoyere's "Animal Attack" series (QEB), and Gareth Stevens's "Animal Attack!" books.
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