Is a Camel a Mammal?: All about Mammals (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish Rabe (Author) Jim Durk (Illustrator)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally on a Seussian safari to observe (and pontificate about) the many different kinds of mammals. An invaluable tour for all animal lovers!
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 2-These books aim to introduce beginning readers to basic concepts in an entertaining manner. The author employs familiar characters from Dr. Seuss's "Cat in the Hat" titles to present information showing the diverse range of birds and mammals. The manic parade of rhyming facts, however, is confusing and contrived. Fine Feathered Friends is annoyingly superficial. In Is a Camel a Mammal?, a number of examples prove that mammals come in all sizes, live in many types of environments, and have various eating habits. Two basic facts, however, are mentioned in the glossary but not in the text: that mammal babies feed on their mothers' milk, and that they have backbones. In both books, the cartoon illustrations fail to distinguish among the many creatures. Series such as "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science" (HarperCollins), "Read and Wonder" (Candlewick), and Jim Arnosky's "Crinkleroot" books (S & S) are all better choices.-Marilyn Taniguchi, Santa Monica Public Library, CA Copyright 1999 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Review quotes
"There is a big gap between 'concept' books written for preschoolers and nonfiction that requires fluent reading skills. The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books introduce beginning readers to important basic concepts about the natural world. They provide the critical foundations upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be build. In addition, The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time. This is a wonderful series!"
— Barbara Kiefer, Associate Professor, Reading and Literature
Teachers College, Columbia University
— Barbara Kiefer, Associate Professor, Reading and Literature
Teachers College, Columbia University
Tish Rabe
TISH RABE is a bestselling author of over 160 books for children--including 18 books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series. She is dedicated to early-childhood literacy and sits on the advisory board of Reach Out and Read Connecticut. Tish is a proud mom, stepmom, and grandma. She divides her time between New York City and Connecticut. Visit her on the Web at tishrabe.com. TISH RABE es una autora con gran éxito de ventas de más de 160 libros para niños --incluyendo 18 libros de la serie educativa The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library. Está dedicada a la alfabetización de la niñez temprana, y es miembro de la junta de asesores de Reach Out and Read Connecticut. Tish es una orgullosa mamá, madrastra y abuela. Divide su tiempo entre la ciudad de Nueva York y Connecticut. Visítenla en el sitio web tishrabe.com. FRANK ENDERSBY enjoys illustrating and designing artwork for children's books and greeting cards. He has always enjoyed drawing, as far back as he can remember. His earliest memory is drawing a train while sitting in his wooden high chair. He lives in the Cotswolds, in England. FRANK ENDERSBY disfruta ilustrando y diseñando material gráfico de libros para niños y tarjetas de felicitación. Siempre, desde que recuerda, ha disfrutado dibujar. Su recuerdo más lejano es dibujando un tren sentando en su silla alta de madera. Vive en los montes Cotswolds, en Inglaterra.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780679873020
Lexile Measure
620
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
October 19, 1998
Series
Cat in the Hat's Learning Library
BISAC categories
JNF003140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Mammals
JNF045000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner
JNF045000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner
Library of Congress categories
Mammals
