Birds do the Strangest Things Author(s): Leonora and Arthur HornblowIllustrator(s): Alan D SingerNumber of pages: 61 pagesCopyright: 1965ISBN: 9780679911593Publisher: Random HouseBinding: Sewn Hardcover Subject(s): BirdsGrade / Age level: ElementaryResource Type: Picture BooksReview: Twenty-two stories of the natural but strange and fascinating behavior of various birds. The text covers ostriches, hummingbirds, kiwis, loons, peacocks, emperor penguins, woodpeckers and much more. The text is somewhat lengthy (approx. 12-20 lines per page), but in fairly large print and at a fairly easy reading level. My children find this book completely fascinating. Part of the "Step-Up" series which includes "Meet George Washington" et al. Reviewed by: Alicia Van HeckeFirst reviewed: 4-4-01
Fish do the Strangest Things Author(s): Leonora and Arthur HornblowIllustrator(s): John F. EggertNumber of pages: 60 pagesCopyright: 1966ISBN: 9780394943091Publisher: Random HouseBinding: Sewn Hardcover Subject(s): FishGrade / Age level: ElementaryReview: An informative and enjoyable collection of stories about some very interesting and remarkable fish – such as the Deep Sea Angler, the Archer Fish, the Lungfish, the Puffer Fish and the Mud-Skipper. Although the illustrations aren't fabulous, this book and others in the series have been real favorites with my children. The stories are engaging, fairly short (two to three pages with rather large type) and the content is very appealing. We discovered this book when my daughter was five and for her it became a starting point for a real interest in Sea-Life in particular and Science in general. Reviewed by: Alicia Van HeckeFirst reviewed: 12-2-99
