From the Publisher
"Simple text and large font geared toward beginning readers explain different attributes of various animals living in a particular habitat. Color stock photos, some of better quality than others, depict the different characteristics that help these animals survive in their environment. Also includes an illustration and description detailing a specific adaption as well as a section of 'fun facts' further expanding knowledge." --The Horn Book Guide
Children's Literature - Nancy Garhan Attebury
Mountain goats, eagles, deer, pika, yaks, and snow leopards are a few of the animals featured in this "First Step Non-Fiction" book from the "Animal Adaptations" series. The few short sentences per page contain many one-syllable words to allow for early reading success. The text closely matches the fantastic photos that pull the reader right into the mountain setting. In addition to telling about animals, text also informs the reader about the habitats and adaptations that help animals live in the mountains, such as the pika's long teeth, the yak's long fur, the eagle's sharp talons, and the split hooves of Bighorn Sheep. End material consists of a labeled diagram of a mountain goat, more information about adaptations, two pages of fun facts, a photo glossary, and index. This book will help early readers have a good experience with nonfiction. A few other books in the "Animal Adaptations" series cover animals in the desert and animals in the ocean. Add this one to any classroom for supplementary material for science lessons. Reviewer: Nancy Garhan Attebury
