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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2014 | Preschool to Grade 4
K-Gr 2—This short, readable work focuses on the flora and fauna that flourish in the harshest environments because of their specialized physical features. Creatures discussed include reptiles, birds, mammals, ocean dwellers, insects, and bacteria, among others. Explanations are brief and simple. The sections on penguins and polar bears will provide a smooth transition for readers new to the subject but provide no amazing insights (for i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
From fastest runners and swimmers to deep-water and desert dwellers, these volumes present some extreme traits and habitats of animals ranging from the familiar (cheetahs, polar bears) ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More