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Gr 2—3—Despite clumsy efforts to crank up the excitement level with frequent boxed side facts headed "Unbelievable!" these imported introductions to some of our planet's more prominent surface features effectively present broad views of what makes each one distinctive...
Gr 5—8—Each volume in this comprehensive series includes information on hunter education and responsibility and suggests ideas such as a pre-planning checklist before the day of the event...
Gr 4—6—Enhanced by plenty of photos, digital paintings, and diagrams, these examinations of rocks and related substances treat their topics in unusual detail...
Gr 9 Up—In a clumsy grab for reader interest, these compilations of material from Britannica Online Encyclopedia offer lengthy, academic introductions to selected large predator and prey animals—meaning no insects, arachnids, or microbial creatures—accompanied by occasional charts, tables, and a sparse assortment of cramped, staid color photos...
Gr 1—2—Though promoted as fun snacks and for possible use at a similarly themed party, at times it's a stretch to consider some of these foods as particularly monster-, pirate-, princess-, or astronautlike...
Gr 9 Up—"Conventional" western allopathic medicine is closely scrutinized in this adequate series, with alternative or "traditional medicines" mentioned in passing...
Gr 5—7—Mason takes an unusual approach by addressing the topic from medical and health points of view...
Gr 4—5—Individual volumes in this narrowly focused series merit consideration-particularly Arctic Wolf, as it profiles one of the rarest subspecies on Earth (population estimated at about 200) and Sled Dogs, which opens by introducing Isobel, a blind lead dog, then goes on to cover rescue dogs, dog training, and the Iditarod...
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