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"Scholastic Reader: Polar Animals Level 1" by Wade Cooper

Author:

Wade Cooper

Publisher:

New York: Scholastic Inc., 2007

Reviewed by:

Heather Egerer, Racine Zoological Society

The illustrations and text complement each other very nicely in this creatively organized non-fiction book about polar animals. Each page briefly and accurately explains how animals use certain body parts to help them survive in their habitat with a catchy rhyme. The beginning section titled reading together is very useful in helping parents interact with their children. There is a helpful glossary which details useful words and key words to help first time readers learn better. The quiz near the back is very useful in assessing what children learned from the book. The pages are made out of a heavy paper material so not to tear easily with younger children. This book had a nice layout and was not too long for younger children.