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Reviewed on July 1, 1997
Gr 2-4 These introductions focus on pairs of animals belonging to the same class. Each double-page section is devoted to a different topic, with material on each creature given separately, e.g., a page with snake information alternates with a page on lizards. The texts briefly describe the animals' habitats, defense mechanisms, hunting methods, diet, senses, mating behavior, birth, and development of young. However, while the concept of comparing and contrasting the characteristics of related creatures is intriguing, it is not ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



