Gray,
Susan. Paleontology: The Study of Prehistoric Life. Scholastic/
Childrens Press 48p $28.00 978-0-531-24680-1 elem Series:
A True Book (Scholastic/Childrens) E-BNes
This title introduces readers to
the study of paleontology. It begins with a question for
the reader to answer through reading the text, which is an interesting attention catcher. The simply worded text,
in large print, explains why paleontologists study
dead plants and animals, gives a brief history of the field, provides some information that has been learned from the
study, looks at how the scientists work, and gives some ideas about the present and
future direction of the field. The text
is liberally enhanced with bright photographs and highlighted facts. The overall appearance is spacious and
inviting. Arrows attract the eye to
special facts, and the captioning is very well done.
Additional features include some
statistics, a glossary, a list of exceptionally strong (for the level of the text) resources, both print and
online, and an index. Also listed is the
publisher-sponsored web site.
This would be an excellent addition to
an elementary-school library.
True Book series are bright, colorful introductions to many topics. The overall format, text size, wording and
spacing make for a very attractive volume, appropriate
for grades 2-6. --Joan
Theal
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