Footprints in the Sand (Hello Reader! Level 1)
PreS-Gr 1-Nine desert animals are introduced as they make their way to their nests and dens. The text is composed of repetitive sentences that vary only in verb choice: "Someone flies home. Someone darts home." Each creature is identified by name in a boxed caption. The informative artwork begs to be examined. In primarily soft greens and browns, the illustrations depict the animals in their habitats and provide details such as footprints. Deceptively simple, this book is a solid choice for introductory science lessons and beginning readers.-Anne Knickerbocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TXCopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.