I have wonderful news for the Animal Secrets Revealed! series. I am
delighted to share the praise it received from School Library Journal, Series Made Simple.
SMS compares
that season’s series nonfiction, subject by subject. SLJ’s reviewers examine
each set for currency, relevance, comprehensiveness, accuracy, adherence to
education standards, and, of course, appeal, and provide a comparison among the
series as well as a “bottom line” on which to buy.
Animal Secrets Revealed! is one of this season’s picks!
HERE IS THE REVIEW:
ea vol: 48p. (Animal Secrets
Revealed!). charts. further reading. glossary. index. notes. photos. websites.
Enslow. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $27.93. pap. $11.70.
Gr
4-7 –Each book presents five examples of scientists from
around the world (most from the United States and Europe) working to discover
new information about an animal. Each chapter starts with a moment that
triggered the scientist’s curiosity about the animal’s behavior, then describes
the process of developing experiments, analyzing results, and drawing
conclusions. The animal “secrets” are all intriguing, as are the strategies
used to unravel the mystery. The scientists’ own words, based on interviews
with the author, capture the excitement of experimentation and discovery. Most
of the research is current, though dates are usually provided only in the
chapter notes. Some chapters include photographs of the scientists, sometimes
interacting with their subjects, but others rely more on stock photos of
animals. The stories themselves, though, are highly engaging, providing insight
into modern scientific techniques and animal behaviors. VERDICT:
Fascinating animal science for readers.”
“Enslow’s “Animal Secrets
Revealed!” stands out for its lively exploration of contemporary scientists and
their discoveries.”
TEACHER GUIDES
The Animal Secrets Revealed!
series includes hands-on activities, and, in addition, teacher’s guides for each
book in the series are available for free download on my website.
PUBLISHER'S OFFER
The good news don’t stop
here. Enslow is offering a discount on the books to school libraries.
Check the details here.
AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!
And for readers who are curious about science, Animal Secrets revealed! is available in paperback. Click here and then on the image of the book to purchase.
AUTHOR VISITS
Would you like your students to have a first-row seat on the "lively exploration of contemporary [animal] scientists and
their discoveries"? I am available for school visits, in person and via Skype. Email me for more details.
Thank you!
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Contact me! I am available for school visits,
conferences and science talks at your event!
