Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
08/01/18
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-503-82493-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-503-82493-5
Dewey:
916
LCCN:
2017960455
Dimensions:
21 x 25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Lindeen, Mary . Antarctica . ISBN 9781503824942 . Lindeen, Mary . Asia . ISBN 9781503824959 . Lindeen, Mary . Australia . ISBN 9781503824966 . Lindeen, Mary . Europe . ISBN 9781503824973 . Lindeen, Mary . North America . ISBN 9781503824980 . Lindeen, Mary . South America . ISBN 9781503824997 .ea vol: 24p. (Continents of the World). further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. websites. The Child's World . Aug. 2018. lib. ed. $27.07. K-Gr 2 Though the information provided in each book is very limited, there's enough to convey a real sense of each place. The volumes' design is attractive; each vivid cover displays the continent's outline, and each volume opens with the continent highlighted and labeled on an easy-to-read world map. Organized into spreads, the books contain a few short, clearly written sentences per page; new vocabulary is in bold. In each title, excellent color photos feature informative captions that reinforce vocabulary by repeating important words or phrases from the text. Pronunciation guides are provided as needed. The last page in each volume includes a critical-thinking question developed from the final sentence. One caveat: Australia covers Aboriginal people poorly, mentioning only that they "were experts at living in the desert" but not acknowledging them as living people. VERDICT A fine series for beginning readers, with the exception of Australia .
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of Africa. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.