Animal Fact Frenzy!

Description: Animal fans will be inspired by this collection of browsable facts and fabulous photos of land and sea creatures!

Brief description: Cari Meister has written more than 130 books for children, including the Tiny series (Penguin) and the Fast Forward Fairy Tales series (Scholastic). Cari is a children's librarian and she loves to visit other schools and libraries to talk about the joy of reading and writing. Cari lives in the mountains of Colorado. You can find out more about her at www.carimeisterbooks.com.

Review Quotes: What animal is the only land mammal that can't jump? How big was the largest snowflake ever recorded? This series provides curious minds with intriguing tidbits on a wide range of topics, presented in an accessible, high-interest format. The vibrant layouts feature large text and images, with fonts reminiscent of those used in comic books. Chapters organize information into clear subtopics, such as land, air, and naval military machines, as well as animal traits, defenses, and diets. While the format invites both browsing and cover-to-cover reading, the series lacks supporting resources. No bibliography or citations are provided, requiring readers to accept the ­information at face ­value. ­VERDICT A fun, eye-catching series for reluctant readers, though better for ­enjoyment than research.--Cathy DeCampli, Haddonfield PL, NJ "School Library Journal"