Rau,
Dana Meachen. The Midwest. Scholastic/ Childrens Press 48p
$20.00
978-0 531-24850-8 elem Series: A True Book (Scholastic/Childrens) VG-BNes
This book provides a good introduction
to research for the very young elementary student, with key words in bold face
and definitions in the back, an index, chapter headings, fact boxes, a list of
resources for further research and a list of places to visit. The writing is easy to read and understand,
and the graphics are attractive and helpful.
I found only one error: the definition of “fertile” in the “Important
Words” section equates an adjective with a noun. (Instead, it should say “fertile -- good for
growing crops and plants”.)
The book begins with an easy question,
and asks readers to look for the answer within the text, which is a good device
for getting the children’s attention. --Carol
Kennedy
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