From the series Exploring Countries
Tanzania
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2017
Reviewed
From the series Exploring Countries
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2017
ReviewedEach year, thousands of animals thunder across Tanzania’s vast Serengeti Plain during their migration. Nearby, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world towers over the country. Discover what other wonders this East African nation holds in this fact-filled title for students.
Fantastic photos and simple, easy-to-understand facts bring extreme sports to life for young readers. Adults will be pleased to see each volume begins with a warning about the hazards of extreme sports. Children will enjoy learning about the history, gear, and innovations of each. Particularly of interest was Rally Car Racing, which is underrepresented in nonfiction for young readers. Attention to the challenging mental aspect of rally car racing shows how different the sport is from the more mainstream NASCAR racing. VERDICT Great photos and the early reader-style text make this a strong contender for shelf space.
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