Published by Sourcebooks
Summary: This guessing game style book shows a close-up photo of part of an animal, asking the reader: is it the animal’s butt or face? Turn the page to find out the answer, see a full photograph of the animal, and learn some interesting facts and where in the world it lives. The author’s note tells how she was inspired by an article she read about farmers in Botswana who painted eyes on the rear ends of their cattle to scare away predators. Includes a map showing where each animal lives and a chart telling where each one rests its butt and what food goes in its face. 40 pages; grades K-3.
Pros: I wasn’t sure how this book would be received by exhausted teachers the week before vacation, but so far, they have enjoyed it as much as the kids–which is a lot. It’s an amazing introduction to animal adaptations. Look for book 2 in the spring.
Cons: The photos are pretty hard to figure out, and many of the animals aren’t well known.
Summary: This guessing game style book shows a close-up photo of part of an animal, asking the reader: is it the animal’s butt or face? Turn the page to find out the answer, see a full photograph of the animal, and learn some interesting facts and where in the world it lives. The author’s note tells how she was inspired by an article she read about farmers in Botswana who painted eyes on the rear ends of their cattle to scare away predators. Includes a map showing where each animal lives and a chart telling where each one rests its butt and what food goes in its face. 40 pages; grades K-3.
Pros: I wasn’t sure how this book would be received by exhausted teachers the week before vacation, but so far, they have enjoyed it as much as the kids–which is a lot. It’s an amazing introduction to animal adaptations. Look for book 2 in the spring.
Cons: The photos are pretty hard to figure out, and many of the animals aren’t well known.