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Rhinoceroses

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Heavy feet pound ... "Nose horn" charges ... Meet the rhinoceros! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Rhinoceroses treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this mighty mammal. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Malaysian folk tale about the rhino adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

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    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2012

      Gr 5-8-These titles combine excellent-quality photography with solid factual material and a myth or folktale to round out the offerings. The texts are advanced and would only be interesting to middle schoolers, but the exquisite photography appeals to all ages. While the information is well researched and well written, it takes perseverance to read through it and glean the needed information. In Pandas, Gish describes how the mother panda abandons her young as soon as she is pregnant again and the cub is left to establish its own home in the forest. The maps show where pandas may be found, describes their habitat, and what they eat. A tale of "The Pandas Markings" is included. Komodo Dragons and Rhinoceroses follow the same format. Additional purchases.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2023

      Gr 5-8-A first-rate animal series returns with updated editions. Each title provides a thorough, well-rounded profile of the featured animal, covering physical features, behavior, life cycles, and habitats, supported by well-chosen photographs and drawings. Historical events and popular culture tie-ins add context, along with a short folktale and poem. The writing is clear and engaging, with enough depth of information to match the curiosity of older elementary and middle school learners. Most, but not all, photographs were used in previous editions, with two-to-four new photos in each. This new set features revised layouts, redesigned range maps, and new covers to provide a nicely updated look. The text is largely unchanged, with the crucial exception of threatened status and species populations now reflecting 2020's data. VERDICT Add individual titles to cover subject holes or consider the complete set as a strong, wide-ranging update to the animal shelves in your collection.

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.7
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6

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