Animals of Africa

by Lisa L. Ryan-Herndon

Helping kids understand their planet.

This reader spotlights the animals of Africa in their various habitats and how they interact with one another. We climb mountain peaks with wolves, ibex, and geladas. We take flight with the red-billed quelea. Below, we join migrating herds crossing savannahs and deserts. Giraffes, zebras, and oryx try to avoid packs of hyenas in their quest for grass and water. Featuring simple text and full-color photography, this book connects kids with all the facts they want to know in an easy-to-read format.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Africa, Animals, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Blair Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary: This book gives insight to the food chain that make up all areas of life and describes what the different aspects like predators and prey are in fun and interesting way. This book makes the pictures the main focus and it is visually appealing to any reader. This book gives information about places like the Ethiopian Highlands and the food chain from prey, predators, herbivore, etc.

Evaluation: I would rate this book a 5 of 5 for the illustrations and literature being so vivid and easy to read informational text.

Teaching Element:
I would use this book to be one of the focus parts of teaching about the food chain and the natural world. I would use the pictures in this book that shows different geographical regions like a volcano that blew up millions of years ago in the Ethiopian Highlands. It then goes on to talk about the plant-eaters, herbivores, and meat eaters. I would use the book as an example to show that even in a place like the Ethiopian Highlands where it is hard for animals to live, there is still a food chain. I would then allow time for kids to draw a stick that had different animals and plants. They would have to research where it falls in the food chain and who/ what in the room (other sticks) could it eat and what could eat them...

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative reference book; great for a geography and Earth biology lesson. There are key words to learn and lots of stunning pictures of Africa's wild life.

[Shannon Stinnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the first page says, "This book explores the large continent of Africa and the different habitats where animals live". It is a Scholastic Level 3 book (ages 5-7). The photographs showing the different landscapes of Africa are breathtaking. The photographs of the animals in their natural habitat are vivid and interesting. The authors provide useful information about key words using text boxes along side many of the photos. The text teaches about the land and about the animals that live there. This book would be useful when studying/teaching about continents or when learning about animals.

[Jessica P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informational book with graeat pictures of the animals of africa. Some difficult reading words. Read to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. General interest level up to 5th, and all students who like animals.

[Minervinij · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had way too many words! haha! 1471.....