FICTION

Mites

by Valerie BODDEN
9781608183579. ea vol: 24p. (Creepy Creatures Series). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Creative Editions. 2014. lib. ed. $18.95.
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Gr 1–3—Through these books, children can get up-close looks at creatures that are often overlooked. Their life cycles, adaptation to their environments, and diets are all explained in a clear and precise format. The large, colorful photos giving size comparisons and magnified details will appeal to children. Although easy to read, these titles provide adequate information for reports. A craft that uses readily available materials is included. These bright, accessible volumes will not only satisfy students seeking information for school projects but will also attract general readers as well.—Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD
Close-up color photos showing creepy crawlies in their natural environments dominate these introductions. The texts deliver basic (sometimes incomplete) information on diet, predators, habitat, etc. in short, simple sentences with vocabulary words set apart in bold font. Though little distinguishes these books from extant titles, the final activities, clean designs, and excellent photos will draw in browsers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Creepy Creatures titles: Dragonflies, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Mites, Moths, and Stick Insects.
Reviewed by Denise Moore , Apr 01, 2014

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