Informational books: Can We Save the Tiger?; Leonardo da Vinci; Veterinarians in Our Community

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Informational books: Can We Save the Tiger?; Leonardo da Vinci; Veterinarians in Our Community

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Can We Save the Tiger? (2011) By Martin Jenkins; illustrated by Vicky White.

Can We Save the Tiger? explores a variety of threatened animals of the past and present day, including the dodo bird, ground iguanas, white-rumped vultures, and American bison. Illustrator Vicki White (who has a Masters degree in natural history illustration) commands the attention of the reader with her detailed pencil drawings, while Martin Jenkins’ conversational writing style holds that attention throughout the 53 pages of this book. Jenkins provides a list of facts about each animal, occasionally accompanied by a further explanation of the contributing factors of their threatened state, as well as possible solutions and challenges. The text best suits middle readers, but the book could certainly be valued by varying age groups. Gives the reader a good sense of the reality and urgency of threatened and extinct species; includes website links and index; highly recommended.

Leonardo da Vinci (2009) By Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce; illustrated by Sal Murdocca.

Part of the Magic Tree House Research Guide books, this book effectively explores the life of artist and inventor Leonardo Da Vinci. Although the reading level is for upper elementary grades, the book caters to the young readers of the Tree House series with the inclusion of drawings and captions of Jack and Annie, which may very well detract, unfortunately, from the interesting information to be found here. The photographs and drawings in general, however, provide a good sense of da Vinci and the energy of the Renaissance. A section on researching in general, as well as information on further resources, closes the book. Highly recommended.

Veterinarians in Our Community (2010) By Michelle Ames.

Part of the “On the Job” series from PowerKids Press, this is an introduction for early readers into the world of veterinarians—a topic of interest for many young ones. One to two sentences on one page are followed by a full picture illustration. Vocabulary is highlighted, and a brief picture and word index is at the end of the book. Best suited for children in pre-school through first-grade.