Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-3-These visually appealing books provide numerous clear details about these nocturnal animals. The layout is particularly appealing, with black pages highlighting the darkness the animals prefer. Each volume begins with "Words to Know." This arrangement provides children with the meanings of new words prior to the reading. Each spread includes a color photograph and highlights a different topic, such as echolocation in Bats, information on the animals' coats in Cats, and predators in Raccoons. The stunning photographs vividly show the animals and will draw in many students. A page of "Fun Facts" concludes each book. These titles will be popular with browsers and are useful for reports.-Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Each book offers a straightforward introduction to the title animal. The clear text features interesting facts about each animal's life and habitat, generally printed in light-colored text on a black background to support the night animals theme. Photographs, often of the animals in action, will catch young readers' attentions. ""Fun facts"" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animals After Dark titles: Bats, Big Cats, Owls, and Raccoons.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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