Markle, Sandra. Vultures: Nature’s Cleanup Crew. Animal Scavengers in Action. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-7670-4. Paper $10.99. 978-1-7284-9993-2. GRADES 3–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Jackals: Nature’s Cleanup Crew by Sandra Markle [continue reading]
Tasmanian Devils: Nature’s Cleanup Crew Review
Markle, Sandra. Tasmanian Devils: Nature’s Cleanup Crew. Animal Scavengers in Action. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-7669-8. Paper $10.99. 978-1-7284-9992-5. GRADES 3–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Jackals: Nature’s Cleanup Crew by Sandra [continue reading]
Jackals: Nature’s Cleanup Crew Review
Markle, Sandra. Jackals: Nature’s Cleanup Crew. Animal Scavengers in Action. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-7668-1. Paper $10.99. 978-1-7284-9991-8. GRADES 3–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Learn all about scavengers in these engaging animal titles [continue reading]
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Frank and Bean: The Stinky Feet Monster Review
Michalak, Jamie. Frank and Bean: The Stinky Feet Monster. Bob Kolar, Illus. Frank and Bean; bk. 3. Candlewick, 09/2023. [48]pp. Reader. Trade $16.99. 978-1-5362-2546-4. GRADES 1–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Frank, a hot dog, and Bean, a [continue reading]
Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to Be Me? Review
McCloskey, Kevin. Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to Be Me? Kevin McCloskey, Illus. Toon Into Reading Level 1: Giggle and Learn. Toon/Astra, 07/2023. 34pp. Nonfiction. Trade $13.99. 978-1-6626-6508-0. GRADES Kindergarten–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. [continue reading]
Labors of Hercules Beal Read-Alikes
READ-ALIKES The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt Bow, Erin. Simon Sort of Says. Bowling, Dusti. Dust. Erskine, Kathryn. Lily’s Promise. Everett, Sarah. The Probability of Everything. Gantos, Jack. Dead End [continue reading]