Amazing Mammals (Rookie Read-About Science: Strange Animals) (Library Edition) - Hardcover

Herrington, Lisa M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053122600X ISBN 13: 9780531226001

Publisher: Children's Press, 2016

Synopsis

Have you ever heard of an animal that spends almost the entire day asleep-hanging upside down in a tree?

Have you ever seen a critter that looks like a walking pinecone? Readers (Ages 6-7) will learn all about these strange animals-and many others.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 2—This series aims to introduce children to different animal groups by focusing on the more wild looking and recognizable species. Reptiles opens with a lizard showing off his frill, an image that is sure to rouse the curiosity of new readers. There is a balance between light text that touts wondrous abilities ("Geckos have superpowers!") and more formal fact-driven text ("Tiny hairs on their stinky toes help them cling to things."). Each title emphasizes basic abilities such as survival and hunting techniques, with a few bits about parenting in Mammals and diet in Insects. Captioned photos help identify and explain specific characteristics or abilities of the animals. Back matter includes a "Which Is Stranger?" matchup, "Top Five Facts," "Record Holders," and "Animal Crack-ups," which leaves readers with two kid-friendly jokes. Pronunciation guides accompany larger vocabulary works throughout each volume. VERDICT Early readers will find the content intriguing, while adults will appreciate the controlled text and short sentences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Children's Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 053122600X
• ISBN 13: 9780531226001
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32