Copyright Date:
2020
Edition Date:
2020
Release Date:
07/25/20
Pages:
51 pages
ISBN:
1-680-21078-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-680-21078-1
Dewey:
904
Dimensions:
21 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2020)
SCHLESINGER, Emily . Tiny Life . ISBN 9781680210774 . ea vol: 60p. (Red Rhino Nonfiction). Saddleback . Jul. 2020. pap. $10.95. Gr 4-7 This series continues to provide engaging, high-interest titles for striving readers at a first-grade reading level. The latest additions explore microorganisms and mysterious natural phenomena. Using short sentences and a controlled vocabulary, the text features several brief paragraphs per page. Information is organized into short, logical chapters. For example, each chapter in Mysterious Objects examines a different natural feature and how related theories have been debunked over time. There is a significant amount of content in the slim 60 pages per book. Appealing page layouts showcase full-page photographs and eye-catching graphics. "Case Files" boxes highlight vocabulary words and fun facts. VERDICT These entertaining volumes are filled with information. A recommended purchase for middle school collections serving hi-lo readers.
Themes: Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, Nonfiction, Tween. An alien orb bobs in the sea. Blood seems to spew from a waterfall. Rocks move on their own across the desert. Nobody knows where a radio station comes from. These mysteries keep people guessing. Can they be explained? Red Rhino Books Nonfiction is the first Hi-Lo childrens nonfiction series at a first-grade reading level for students in grades 47. Visually appealing fullcolor photographs and illustrationsalong with fun fact boxeskeep these books flowing. Also includes prereading comprehension questions along with a 20-word glossary for further reading support.