Look What Whiskers Can Do by D.M. Souza #18

Souza, D.M. (2007). Look What Whiskers Can Do. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications.

Grades: 2 – 4

Curriculum Links: Science

Author Credibility: I could not find any information about the sources for the information in the book. This book along with three others is part of a series – Look what animals can do.

Awards: Society of School Librarians International Honor Book (SSLI)

Summary:
This book shows how a variety of animals use their whiskers. It is divided into eight chapters that briefly discuss cats, fish, manatees, and many others discussing why their whiskers are so important to their survival. The sharp, clear photographs of the animals are very interesting to look at. Words found in the glossary are in bold throughout the chapters. Each chapter features a particular animal with a two page photo spread. Children would definitely enjoy reading this book, because it focuses on something that is usually not discussed.

Standards: Science as Inquiry

Illustrations: Beautiful full color photographs that capture the animals and their whiskers

Access Features: Table of contents, glossary of terms, related websites, index, engaging chapter headings, small sidebar describing each photograph

Writing Style: Conversational tone that is kid friendly, facts are engaging to read

Classroom Use: I think this would be a great book to use for comparing and contrasting animals and their particular features. It could be used during a unit where children are studying different kinds of animals and presenting information on them.

Response: I thought this was a really interesting book! I loved the neat facts about whiskers and their importance. One of my favorites was how mice use their whiskers to stay afloat in the water.

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Look What Mouths Can Do
Look What Feet Can Do
Look What Tails Can Do