This true tale of horror begins in the leaf litter beside a quaint, tidy porch in Jackson, Mississippi. Rain trickles off the edge of a quaint, tid...
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Nov 17, 2009
Katy
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Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator, written and illustrated by Sarah C. Campbell, describes the daily routine of a wolfsnail. The author shows the snail as it comes out of its’ shell to find food using beautiful close-up photographs. As the wolfsnail travels along a hosta plant the author explains the differences between this snail and most land snails through words and photos. Sarah Campbell takes the reader through each step of the process of catching food. She even has a worm move close to
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Nov 03, 2009
James
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What a cool book! I had no idea there were snails that were meat eaters. For readers ages 6-8, this book takes us along with a wolfsnail as it hunts for food. The text and photographs work together seamlessly. The photographs are well-sequenced, and the pacing of the text builds our interest, with a bit of suspense. The font is large and clear, and builds from 1-2 sentences per page to 3-4 sentences during the heavier content portions of the book. The science vocabulary would be challengin
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Dec 05, 2008
your neighborhood librarian
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"The wolfsnail turns to follow the trail.
It moves faster than other snails."
BEST first reader nonfiction of the year. No, seriously. There is this deadpan tone to the sparing prose that... it's about a snail! I just love this book.
It moves faster than other snails."
BEST first reader nonfiction of the year. No, seriously. There is this deadpan tone to the sparing prose that... it's about a snail! I just love this book.
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May 24, 2010
Melissa
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The story in this book could be taking place right now in almost any backyard in the U.S., but it was Sarah C. Campbell (and her husband) who noticed it, painstakingly documented it, and then coupled it with clear, simpel text that is perfect for young readers. Many nature books for thsi age level are illustrated with paintings, so thsi book's clear, vivid photos are a refreshing contrast. They make the snail's everyday adventures seem more real, more tangible, more authentic to kids.
Jun 26, 2010
Cammym
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Fascinating non-fiction book about the wolfsnail, a carnivorous snail that has lip extensions it uses to detect other snails and slugs to prey upon. The book explains how the wolfsnail uses its long, toothy tongue called a radula to reach into snails' shells and eat its meal. In the back of the book are more detailed facts about the wolfsnail and a glossary. The photographs are colorful and illustrate the text very well.
Beginning reader, non-fiction, animals, snails. Geisel Honor More...
Beginning reader, non-fiction, animals, snails. Geisel Honor More...
Nov 06, 2010
Dolly
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A fascinating look at the Wolfsnail, also known as the cannibal snail because it eats other snails and slugs. The story is interesting and the big, bright photographs show the snail up close and in detail. Facts about the Wolfsnail are included, with some information about how the snail was introduced into Hawaii and other Asia-Pacific and Caribbean islands in a failed attempt to control other leaf-eating snails. We really enjoyed this story.
Mar 20, 2009
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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Well I didn't know that some snails are carnivorous-- and that they eat their fellow snails and slugs! The simple text and beautiful close-up photographs won this book honorable mention for the Theodore Seuss Geisel Award last year. If I ever find myself down in the southern states, I've got to look for one of these things. Most interesting!
Jun 30, 2010
Kimberly
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This easy-read, non-fiction book teaches us all about the Wolfsnail, which I have never heard of. Being a gardener I have always loathed snails, but this snail is actually a predator to other slugs and snails. The most remarkle thing about this book is that amazing photographs detailing the day in the life of the wolfsnail.
Jun 26, 2009
Melody
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This beautifully photographed book is both interesting and informative. As a bonus, there are photos of this carnivorous snail actually eating other snails- sure to please the bloodthirsty pre-school crowd. Clear, easy-to-read (or read aloud) text, and again- the photos are excellent. Highly recommended for kids of a naturalistic bent.
Apr 27, 2009
Ningerbil
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This is another reminder why we should never discount children's books when looking up information. I had never even heard of wolf snails, which eat other snails. Kudos on the photography, too. I wonder how long it took to get so many good, applicable close-ups?
Mar 16, 2010
Hilary
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Not many non-fiction books make it to my "read-aloud" list. But this non-fiction introduction to the meat-eating wolfsnail reads aloud like a good ghost story...or murder mystery! The excellent photographs provide a fascinating glimpse into this mollusk's traits and habits.
Jun 12, 2009
Marcia
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A nicely photographed nonfiction picture book about the wolfsnail. Enough eew! factor to enthrall the Kindergarteners today. Our favorite part was learning wolfsnails had four tentacles and lip extensions which look like a little snail moustache.
Feb 11, 2009
Bullcitytaheel
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Hmm. Seems like this should have been a Seibert honor, not a Geisel-honor book. More than I want to know about Wolfsnails. Clear photos aid understanding. I am not sure a beginning reader could read this without significant help.
Jan 27, 2011
Janice
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Great read for those young readers that are dying for non-fiction especially the "yucky" creatures. Love the photos. Never realized that there are cannibal snails...not that I ever thought along those lines. The kids love this.
Mar 30, 2009
Samantha
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This book is awesome! There are big color photographs of wolfsnails, and for those of you with boys who like things that are slightly disgusting, there are pictures of the wolfsnail eating it's prey. Lovely!
Feb 03, 2009
Christiane
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Great photographs! Who knew snails were cannibals? The wolfsnail stalks and creeps up on it's helpless prey and devours it, leaving only an empty shell...
Jan 14, 2012
Anne
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Nonfiction book about the wolfsnail.Use for example of a predator other than the ferocious types of predators you normally think of: lion, shark, etc.
Jun 24, 2009
Karla
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Information book about the wolfsnail, a snail that is actually a carnivore. Upclose and detailed photographs.
Apr 21, 2009
This book would be a great tool in teaching about insects, but also about carnivorous, since this particular snail is one. It can also be used to explain how the food chain works.
Feb 20, 2011
Mrs.
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Clear simple text with photography brings the life of a wolfsnail to life. This non-fiction book will interest young readers as well as older elementary students. The quick facts at the end of the book as well as glossary add to the value of the book for research reporting. Geisel 2009 Honor book
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