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 WHERE ARE THE NIGHT ANIMALS
A Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Book
Published by HarperCollins
Ages 3-6, includes Activity Page
*An NCTE Outstanding
Nonfiction Choice for 1999
SYNOPSIS
Under the cover of darkness the world comes alive with
animals we don't see in the day. Owls use their sense of hearing to catch their
prey. Others use the dark to keep from being eaten. While other animals sleep,
nocturnal animals fill the night with their activities.
With text and illustrations that are both
lyrical and instructive, Mary Ann Fraser explains how nocturnal animals are
specially adapted to live in the dark.
REVIEWS
"NIGHT ANIMALS features colorful descriptions of familiar
nocturnal creatures" and the illustrations are "excellent" and
"attractive." The reviewer adds, "any library in need of updating
its science collection would do well with [this] title." School Library Journal
"This book is beautifully illustrated in full page color
realistic illustrations. The text is simple yet interesting. It tells about
nocturnal animals and what they do at night. Some of the animals mentioned are
the coyote, the raccoon, the tree frog, the skunk, and the opossum. Children
will find this book to be informational and fun."
Recommended Nevada Book Review
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 WHY
FROGS ARE WET
Written
by Judy Hawes
Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser
published by HarperCollins
A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out
Science Book
HC ISBN 0-06-028161-8 $15.95
SYNOPSIS
Frogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catch
insects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But they
must always keep their skins wet. Find out why in this newly
re-illustrated book.
REVIEWS
"This volume from the Let's
Read-and-Find-Out Science series, first published in 1968, clearly
presents basic information about the physical characteristics,
evolution, and behavior of frogs. Minor changes make the text more
precise and inclusive. A two page appendix entitled "What do
frog eggs feel like?" is a new addition. The moist striking
change comes in the new illustrations: Fraser's well-composed and
beautifully colored acrylic paintings add immeasurably to the
overall look of the book, increasing its eye appeal as well as its
educational value. A fine choice for primary-grade
collections." Booklist
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 HOW
ANIMAL BABIES STAY SAFE
Written
and Illustrated by
Mary Ann Fraser
published by HarperCollins
A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out
Science Book
HC ISBN 0-06-028803-5 $15.95
PBK ISBN 0-06-445211-5
SYNOPSIS
Animal
babies are small and weak. How do they survive in a dangerous world?
A baby anteater rides on its mother's back. A baby alligator hides
in its mother's mouth. Baby penguins huddle together to stay warm.
Richly detailed text and paintings reveal how young fish, elephants,
leopards, scorpions, and many other kinds of animals stay away from
danger and grow up to have babies of their own. |
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