Carla Litchfield

I used this book for both of my informational books because it was two books in one.

Summary:
This informational book tells us all the major facts about elephants as babies and as adults. Each page has a picture to go along with the text on the page. It also provides comparison texts and pictures between African and Asian Elephants. There is also a glossary provided in the back for terms we might not know.

Personal Reaction:
I really liked this book because I've always kind of liked elephants. It provided information that a helped me be able to tell the difference between Asian and African elephants from now on.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Talking about the different cultures and locations of Asia and Africa.
2. Taking a trip to the zoo and identifying the difference between the elephants.

Summary:
After flipping this book over I realized it also provided an informational about big cats: lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cheetahs, and cougars. Each page has a picture to go along with the text. They talked about everything from their eyes, teeth, sense of smell, fur, and how all theses things help them catch their prey. There is a glossary in the back for this one too.

Personal Reaction:
I do not like cats at all big or small, they scare me. I liked this book for its intended purpose though to teach about big cats. I could now tell you the difference between all of them which I like being able to do.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Getting out a map and determining where each cat originates from.
2. Going to a zoo and identifying each different cat.… (lisätietoja)