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Fire Engines Up Close
By Abramson, Andra Serlin
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-40274-798-4
- Publisher
- Sterling
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2008
Gr 3-5 These oversize volumes begin with book jackets that reverse to become large posters. The texts are set in a good-size font, placed in blocks around the pages, and are accompanied by excellent color photographs. Each book contains numerous three- or four-page foldouts. "Fire Engines" and "Heavy Equipment" do a better job of captioning with additional information than the other two titles. Many of the photos are enlarged to the actual size of the object being depicted and are so labeled. "Fighter Planes" and "Sub...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
These oversize books feature large captioned photos (many close up and actual size), multiple foldout pages, and accessible texts. The machines' structures, functions, and terminolo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
