Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-From the scary-looking giant hairy desert scorpion to the "let's get one" baby meerkat, the engaging full-color photographs are key to these well-organized books. Basic information about the animals is provided, including where they live, what they look like, what they eat, and their predators. Basic global maps show where the animal is found, and a diagram called a "body map" labels its parts. The texts are appropriate for the age group, and the pictures will draw in youngsters. Excellent purchases if material is needed on these animals.-Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings Elementary School, Hoover, AL (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Ganeri provides a glimpse into the lives of meerkats, from how they care for their young to their habitat and predators. Information is presented in an accessible way, with large-type text, a useful map, and colorful photos. The facts are selective, but the leveled-reader volume could be used as a broad introduction to the behaviors and natural environment of this unusual creature. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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