by P.D. Cacek
School Library Journal: Gr 2-4–Dramatic photographs will draw beginning chapter-book readers into these titles. Pyramidsfocuses on Egyptian examples, but mentions El Castillo in Mexico and the prevalence of the pyramid shape in modern architecture. Pronunciation assistance is offered parenthetically for unfamiliar words. Two close-up photos of mummies are likely to intrigue children. Spacehas a mix of black-and-white and color photographs that capture the action and excitement of space travel as well as the beauty of the moon and Earth. Unfortunately, the pictures are uncaptioned. Both titles offer some historical background and the right amount of text for this audience. These books will attract youngsters eager to learn more about the topics as well as older reluctant readers.–Heather Ver Voort, Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions Inc. Terms
School Library Journal: Gr 2-4–Dramatic photographs will draw beginning chapter-book readers into these titles. Pyramidsfocuses on Egyptian examples, but mentions El Castillo in Mexico and the prevalence of the pyramid shape in modern architecture. Pronunciation assistance is offered parenthetically for unfamiliar words. Two close-up photos of mummies are likely to intrigue children. Spacehas a mix of black-and-white and color photographs that capture the action and excitement of space travel as well as the beauty of the moon and Earth. Unfortunately, the pictures are uncaptioned. Both titles offer some historical background and the right amount of text for this audience. These books will attract youngsters eager to learn more about the topics as well as older reluctant readers.–Heather Ver Voort, Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions Inc. Terms
School Library Journal: Gr 2-4–Dramatic photographs will draw beginning chapter-book readers into these titles. Pyramidsfocuses on Egyptian examples, but mentions El Castillo in Mexico and the prevalence of the pyramid shape in modern architecture. Pronunciation assistance is offered parenthetically for unfamiliar words. Two close-up photos of mummies are likely to intrigue children. Spacehas a mix of black-and-white and color photographs that capture the action and excitement of space travel as well as the beauty of the moon and Earth. Unfortunately, the pictures are uncaptioned. Both titles offer some historical background and the right amount of text for this audience. These books will attract youngsters eager to learn more about the topics as well as older reluctant readers.–Heather Ver Voort, Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions Inc. Terms
School Library Journal: Gr 2-4–Dramatic photographs will draw beginning chapter-book readers into these titles. Pyramidsfocuses on Egyptian examples, but mentions El Castillo in Mexico and the prevalence of the pyramid shape in modern architecture. Pronunciation assistance is offered parenthetically for unfamiliar words. Two close-up photos of mummies are likely to intrigue children. Spacehas a mix of black-and-white and color photographs that capture the action and excitement of space travel as well as the beauty of the moon and Earth. Unfortunately, the pictures are uncaptioned. Both titles offer some historical background and the right amount of text for this audience. These books will attract youngsters eager to learn more about the topics as well as older reluctant readers.–Heather Ver Voort, Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions Inc. Terms
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