SERIES MADE SIMPLE

The Most Adorable Animals in the World

by Tammy GAGNE
9781491420539. ea vol: 24p. (All About Animals). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Capstone. 2015. lib. ed. $24.65.
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Gr 2–4—Each title looks at nine animals, with a couple of basic facts per page, usually focusing on one or two particular characteristics. Framed photographs provide fairly strong visual appeal, though not all directly support the text. (Each book includes two "Critical Thinking" questions at the end.) These are usable but unexciting, and Most Adorable Animals misidentifies an animal with one of its questions. Thematic grouping is strongest in Most Endangered Animals, which describes the main threats to each animal. Working Animals refers to behavior that indirectly benefits humans, such as the shark's role in the food chain, rather than animals working closely with people. Most Adorable Animals takes advantage of very cute pictures; all of the "most adorable" are mammals. Strangest Animals offers a wider range and introduces rarely covered animals—the fossa and the dumbo octopus.
VERDICT Suitable choices; purchase as needed.
Eight endangered species and nine unusual animals are briefly profiled in these overviews. Each two-page chapter provides a limited introduction to a creature and is supported by beginning scientific vocabulary (defined on the page), a large close-up photo, and a fact box. Budding naturalists will enjoy browsing but will need to look elsewhere for depth. Common Core–related questions and range maps are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: All About Animals titles: The Most Endangered Animals in the World and The Strangest Animals in the World.
Reviewed by Steven Engelfried , Apr 01, 2015

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