REVIEWS+

Cape Buffalo and Oxpeckers

by Kari SCHUETZ
9781626179530. SCHUETZ, Kari. Warthogs and Banded Mongooses. ISBN 9781626179585.ea vol: 24p. (Animal Tag Teams). further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. Bellwether. Jan. 2019. Tr. $25.95.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2–4—Characteristics of animal pairs demonstrate the concept of symbiosis to younger readers. Opening pages describe the creatures interacting with each other, followed by a couple of spreads devoted to individual creature profiles. The concluding section offers a bit more about the ways they help each other. The text provides enough information to convey the key facts without getting overly detailed. Some more advanced terms, including "symbiosis," are not defined within the text but do appear in the glossary. Inset photos provide solid support. For example, a spread in Cape Buffalo and Oxpeckers shows a group of oxpeckers attacking pests on a Cape buffalo. The opposite page features a close-up of one bird chomping on an insect. Insets include a habitat map, simple animal profiles, and a side-by-side table that lists the key elements of each symbiotic relationship.
VERDICT Solid introductions to symbiosis featuring some animals not often covered in kids' books.
Reviewed by Staff , May 01, 2019

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?