Mammal Kingdom

Children's Literature - Carrie Hane Hung

Lions, giraffes, and kangaroos are some of the animals found in a safari park. Read to find out general information about some of the mammals that live in parks and zoos. Readers will find color photographs with captions throughout the book. There are different insets that provide pictorial information about an animal's habitat in the world, quick facts about an endangered animal, additional information about the featured animal in the chapter, information about a notable animal, and more. The text is separated in blocks of print and by different fonts. Some children may need support to navigate the flow of print. This book is one of the four books in the "My Day at the Zoo" series which included books about birds, aquatic animals, and reptiles. The books have a similar format. These informational books include a table of contents, glossary, an index, ideas for discussion topics, and a list of web sites. A consultant is listed; however, the area of expertise is not identified. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung