Carol S. Surges

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Creatures Near and Far: Animals | Series Nonfiction

Carol S. Surges, Apr 12, 2016

High-quality graphics and nonfiction elements in a series are what makes even popular subjects such as cats and dogs stand out. Read on to get to know your at-home and backyard animals better.

A Bevy of Pet Choices & More: Animals | Series Nonfiction

Carol S. Surges, Nov 01, 2015

Whether kids are wondering what pet to get or eager for information on more exotic options, these titles will satisfy their needs and keep them coming back for more.

A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Animals | Series Nonfiction

Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI, Apr 07, 2015

While most of these creatures have been covered multiple times in the past, continuing trends such as presenting this material to younger audiences, giving it fresh treatments, and including instructional or reading tools make these titles different.

Perfect Pets & More: Domestic Animals | Series Made Simple Fall 2014

Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI, Nov 01, 2014

Books on pet care are always popular, and this year is no exception. Early readers will find plenty to pore over, admire, and read in this fall’s collections

Friendly & Fearsome Animals | Series Made Simple

Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI, Apr 04, 2014

Using rich photos, great nonfiction features, and embracing species on the verge of extinction, these timely series will excite your readers this season.

Natural Curiosity: Life Science | Series Made Simple Spring 2013

Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI, Apr 10, 2013

This spring’s life-science entries offer an assortment of possibilities for refreshing your 500 and 600 sections. Most of the series come with the expected set of nonfiction tools (e.g., TOC, index, glossary, bibliography), but in some cases, publishers are including more text cues to aid the youngest readers with decoding and comprehension skills. Series for older readers are adding questions to help students read to learn.