FICTION

Miniature Birds

by Alex KUSKOWSKI
9781624030642. ea vol: 24p. (Mini Animal Marvels Series). glossary. maps. photos. ABDO. 2014. lib. ed. $22.78.
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K-Gr 2 - Each title briefly introduces an animal type and then looks closer at four examples. Content varies between species; one animal's treatment may include diet, while the next describes sleep patterns. Vocabulary and space limitations sometimes result in confusing explanations, but the glossary provides a better description. Designed for new readers, the text is separated in white boxes overlaid on colorful background banners and photos. Size comparisons to humans and a location map are included with each animal (though Dogs and Farm Animals don't contain maps). Controlled vocabulary, short sentences, and a small format make these titles possible choices for early readers.

This small-trim title for beginning readers is an appropriate size for its diminutive subject. The straightforward book profiles four species, one per four-page chapter. The simple text is enhanced by clear, engaging photos; a graphic compares relative scale to adults and a child. A "Did You Know?" section offers four more facts, and a true-false quiz tests comprehension. Glos.
Reviewed by Carol S. Surges , Apr 01, 2014

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