“PreS-Gr 1—Aimed at new readers, these titles use simple vocabulary and attractive photographs to present introductory animal information. Four physical features are identified on the first page, then highlighted throughout the book with text and photos. Polar Bears, for example, shows spot images of claws, nose, eyes, and fur. Subsequent spreads offer basic facts in short sentences: "See the claws? They are sharp. They grab food." The accompanying full-page close-up image shows the animal's feet with claws clearly prominent. The question and answer style of the text works well for introductory nonfiction, while the well-chosen photographs offer solid support. Occasional undefined terms such as blubber and hollow might be a stretch for the target audience of the youngest readers. VERDICT The handful of basic facts won't satisfy more curious learners, but these are good choices for new readers with an interest in nature. ”—School Library Journal
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Biking
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about bike riding.
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Camping
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about camping.
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Canoeing
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about canoeing.
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Fishing
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about recreational fishing.
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Gardening
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about keeping a garden.
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Hiking
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Horseback Riding
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about riding horses.
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Rock Climbing
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about climbing rocks outdoors.
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Spot Outdoor Fun (Paperbacks)
Grab your gear and head outdoors! The series of search-and-find books highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find the picture, and learn the words!
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Complete Series of 8: your price $63.92
Format: Paperback
Available in Reinforced Library Binding and eBook.
Pages: 16
Trim Size: 7" x 8"
“Summer camps may not have been in the stars for many kids this year, but the Spot Outdoor Fun series will help them keep their skills sharp for the future. Each title in this series, which is geared toward the youngest set, centers around a different outdoor activity and is packed with visual clues. At the start, readers are provided with a visual glossary of four pictures and words to look out for in the ensuing text; a final spread recaps those words and indicates where they appeared in the book. In Biking, a group of kids gets ready to go on a bike ride; the book emphasizes safety, pointing out the helmet, reflectors, and bells in the photographs. Beautiful stock photos accompany Canoeing, which sends readers in search of the seat, paddle, and life vest they would need for a canoeing trip. Gardening walks readers through the tools necessary for gardening ("Do you see the hoe? It breaks up the dirt.") and points out some of the things they might expect to find in their garden, like flowers and weeds. Readers can help tack up and ride a horse in Horseback Riding, which primarily highlights equipment like a saddle and reins. A crisp layout, repetitive text structure, and simple phrasings make this a natural pick for emerging readers. ”—Maggie Reagan