National Geographic Readers

June 1, 2016

K-Gr 2-What causes day and night? What happens to plants and animals during these distinctly different times? These questions are answered in this simple and interactive book intended for beginning readers to enjoy with an adult or a more fluent buddy. Clear photos are placed on brightly colored pages with limited text, and each of the five short chapters concludes with a "Your Turn" page that encourages recall of the facts presented. A larger font is used on alternating pages throughout the book to distinguish between the "You Read" sections, which are designated for more experienced readers, and the "I Read" sections, which accommodate beginners. The inclusion of a contents page, headings, bold print, and labels will add to students' understanding of nonfiction attributes, and the book can be used for instructional purposes as well as for shared or independent reading. VERDICT A simple but solid offering for libraries and classrooms.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT

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