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Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1570981434
ISBN-13: 9781570981432
May 1997
Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Pub
32 pages
Grade:
From Preschool to Preschool
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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Synopsis
Each letter of the alphabet introduces a different North American predator.
| Size | | Length: | 32 pages | | Height: | 10.3 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
From the predictable alligator to the unexpected zapus (a meadow jumping mouse), the carnivores of this abecedary prowl, pounce, sniff and snatch their meals from nature's lively table. Twenty-six insects, mammals, fish and birds representing various North American habitats are each described in a few lines of text ("A damselfly dips and darts through the summer air, catching mosquitoes and midges...."). Powell's watercolor-and-ink illustrations separate the carnivores from their prey, who rest safely within boxed borders; the predators appear more as stuffed specimens than as full-blooded hunters. Though accurate, the text misfires with tired verbs that give no feel of the predators' instinct and cunning; it seems a misnomer to call these creatures ``bold.'' A fine-print glossary, aimed at adult readers, identifies prey and geographical habitats. Ages 2-6. (May)
Bernstein
K-Gr 3 A striking introduction to 26 predators. Each animal from alligator to zapus is depicted in its natural habitat. The surrounding smaller pictures feature its potential food supply. A glossary provides information on the range of the predator and lists the prey depicted. The stunning illustrations are worth admiring simply for their color and naturalistic detail. The fact that they convey so much information about ecological relationships enhances the book's value considerably. The serviceable, brief text summarizes each creature's feeding preferences, but the illustrations are what set the book apart and contribute to its worth as a valuable purchase. Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
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