Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-These attractive titles include the size and description of the featured subject, a description and map of its habitat, diet, camouflage, life cycle, and whether or not it is endangered. Most spreads include two to five large-type sentences, a boxed fact, and a large, colorful photograph. Jenny Tesar's What on Earth Is a Bustard? (Gale, 1996) is for a slightly older audience. Rod Theodorou's Leatherback Sea Turtle (Heinemann Library, 2001) and Valerie J. Weber's Anacondas (Gareth Stevens, 2003) offer the same information for the same age group. Students could use Hall's and Smith's books for reports or for general enjoyment.-Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, 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
Stock photos and maps support a simple text to introduce the world's largest and heaviest reptiles and amphibians. Though the writing is vague in places (""The snake will not have to eat again for a long time""), in general it provides a straightforward, accessible explanation of the habitat, diet, physical features, life cycle, and behavior of each animal. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these SuperSized! titles: Leatherback Turtle, Saltwater Crocodile, Komodo Dragon, Green Anaconda, and Chinese Giant Salamander.] (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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