Peacocks

by Amanda Robbins, Mandy R. Marx

Overview

A fan of feathers causes quite a stir! Peacocks are known for their dazzling green and blue feathers. Read Peacocks to find out why male peacocks have the brightest colors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429660471
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Colorful World of Animals
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mandy R. Marx is a writer and editor. She lives in a chilly town in Minnesota with her husband, daughter, and a white, silky haired pup. She has a curious mind and stays on the lookout for yetis. In her spare time, Mandy enjoys singing, laughing with friends and family, and walking her pup through what she suspects is a magical forest.

Table of Contents

A colorful display — Peacock bodies — Staying safe — Hatching and growing.

Editorial Reviews

Boldly presented with close-up photos, the series invites very young readers to discover the lives of not-so-common animals. Each title presents an animal by its physical appearance and structure before moving on to specialized features. Each animal’s predator, prey, camouflage, or survival techniques unfold with natural language. The final section follows the animal’s life cycle. As an introduction to beautiful but sometimes overlooked animals in series publications, these books are a great addition. Any young animal lover will pore over the vivid photographs and will feel accomplished reading the text independently. These books would also make a great introduction to factual writing and research for young students as the series is consistent in content and organization with a good model of presenting scientific information for early elementary students. Recommended.

Library Media Connection

K-Gr 2—Large, vibrant photos on the covers and interior pages invite readers into these colorful books. Although each one has only about 200 words, they cover the basic facts students need for reports: range maps, physical characteristics, diet, social behavior, life cycle, and predators. Betta Fish highlights the differences between pets and fish found in the wild. Photographs generally support the adjacent text. With only a few sentences on each page, plenty of white space, and simple sentence structure, these volumes are ideal for the youngest readers. Although the narratives aren't always inspiring, the stunning photos guarantee an audience.

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