SERIES MADE SIMPLE

American Bison

by Grace HANSEN
9781680801071. ea vol: 24p. (Animals of North America). glossary. index. photos. websites. ABDO. 2016. lib. ed. $19.95. ebk. $32.95.
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PreS-Gr 2—In concise, matter-of-fact terms, the basics of each animal are introduced in three chapters covering physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and young. The author avoids the use of quantifiers, choosing instead to employ terms such as big, large, strong, and long. A "More Facts" section provides a small list of bite-size facts (for instance, moose eat pinecones as treats). Bright photos support the text and occasionally depict action scenes. The oversize format allows plenty of room for the single photo per spread. Some concepts not defined in the glossary, such as alpha pair (Gray Wolf), may need further adult explanation.
VERDICT This is a strong series for classroom and individual use.
These books aimed at new readers introduce iconic North American mammals in straightforward texts with a level-appropriate amount of information. Large, impressive color photos of the wild animals, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim books, command attention. Each book's three appended facts expand on a part of the main text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animals of North America titles: American Bison, Coyotes, and Gray Wolves.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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