About this item
From School Library Journal Gr 3-5-The superpowers of these animals range from a hummingbird's speed to a dung beetle's strength. Sometimes a volume's focus is tight (e.g., Wood Frogs examines the amphibian's survival ability with some detail) and sometimes it's broader (e.g., the chewing power referenced in Rats is just one of many general characteristics covered) . Though occasionally the writing is vague, the texts are lively, engaging, and filled with intriguing facts. Page layouts include clear photos of various sizes accompanied by the main paragraphs set in boxes and extra facts in spiked word balloons. The spreads provide plenty of information and visuals and usually avoid a cluttered look. Bearport's "Animals with Super Powers" series does a solid job with a similar theme, but with its focus on one animal per book and effectively complementary visuals and text, this set will fill needs for many collections.
About the Author
Emma Carlson Berne is the author of the YA thrillers NEVER LET YOU GO (Simon & Schuster, 2012) and STILL WATERS (Simon & Schuster, 2011) ,as well as HARD TO GET, a YA romantic comedy. She lives in Cincinnati. You can visit Emma's web site at www.emmacarlsonberne.com, follow her on Twitter @emmacberne, or visit Emma Carlson Berne Books on Facebook.
