An excellent read-aloud for young children, especially during the first weeks of the school year or if children have worries about riding the school bus.
This title may be a jumping-off point for a group discussion of perseverance in the face of obstacles as well as an introduction to famous rock formations. However, it feels a bit forced and the events in Rocky's journey are too contrived to be wholly satisfying.
A recommended general purchase for libraries with budding scientists and persistent, late-night readers. This tale speaks to creative minds just trying to fit in.
Despite hiccups, a good introduction to biographies, with Sequoyah, Paul Revere, and Wilma Rudolph the best of the series.
Cub Reporter "interviews" the legendary African American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist. Rudolph responds to simplistic questions about her complicated life in her own hokey "voice" ("Yes, and I was so proud!"). Cartoons of a microphone-holding bear cub alternate with captioned photos that extend information. The premise may work for reluctant readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Suitable additions for collections needing simple introductions to body systems.
In each book, light stories provide context for two young children having contrived discussions of human anatomy. The factual information is basic, with spot illustrations showing body segments; a final "Body by the Numbers" diagram rehashes the material. Full-page computer-generated illustrations accompanying the story lines are oddly distorted, especially in depictions of facial features and hair. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these Inside My Body titles: My Bones, My Brain, My Stomach, My Heart, My Lungs, and My Muscles.