Review
'Summary: In this series, the reader learns about specific arachnids around the world. The books begin with a Table of Contents giving the readers an idea of what the author will be teaching the reader within the book. The books describe the special features of the arachnids that make them unique from other arachnids. The books talk about what the arachnids eat and how they hunt their prey. Every book has a very detailed large diagram of the arachnid so that the reader can see the special features of the arachnid. The books describe where each arachnid lives and how it survives. These books are filled with numerous photographs of the arachnid in its home, eating prey, and in its natural environment. The photographs have labels and captions to help the reader better understand the photographs. The print on the page is large and there’s not more than 6 sentences on the pages so that young readers are not overwhelmed with print. Every book has a Glossary, Index, and an Activities & Tools page that provides the reader an engaging activity that aligns with each book. The photographs of the arachnids intrigues all readers of all ages and makes the arachnids come alive! Check out these books and you will be fascinated by arachnids!', Charity Nadrozny, 2nd Grade Teacher, Illinois, Educator Review,'Pogo Books: All About Arachnids is an eight book series that is written in a format that is appropriate for young readers that are ready for a bit more complexity in sentence structure. Typical nonfiction features include: table of contents, index, glossary, labeled diagrams and illustrations, headings and bold typed words. “Activities & Tools” presents a simple STEM activity and “To Learn More” notes ways to gain more information. Each book has high interest photos and details habitats, behavior, anatomy and diet of a particular spider. Add this series to your library for those newer readers that are ready for something more. In Wolf Spiders, readers learn that there are over 2,300 different species. They are known for their long legs that they use to sprint after their prey and pounce – just like a wolf! This book is full of facts presented in accessible chunks along with stunning photos and labeled diagrams. Hand this book to your young readers and they’ll be hunting for the others in the series! Highly recommended.', Candy Ranney, South South Book Review Council
