Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-2-Following a precise format, each title is divided into several two- or three-page chapters. The text in the first chapter of each book ("What Is a Life Cycle?") is identical except for the necessary vocabulary specific to each topic. The font is appropriate for younger readers. A high-quality color photo appears on almost every page, though some (especially those depicting machinery) are somewhat dated. Captions usually add to the text. Though it is a versatile plant, the soybean featured in Beans is an unusual choice. Chickens contains a grammatical error, while all of the titles have an annoying habit of beginning sentences with "and." These books are not wonderful, but they are acceptable additional purchases.-Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
The books give basic information about the life cycles of these plants, from seeds to harvest. The vocabulary is simple, but the information is so scattered or incomplete it's likely to confuse readers. A ""Guess What?"" page or spread of random facts is plopped in the middle of the book, further interrupting the flow. Photos are well captioned. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Buddy Books: Life Cycles titles: Apples, Beans, and Corn.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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