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Almost Everything
A skyscraper? An igloo? A high-speed train? A horse and cart? Encyclopedic and stylish, Almost Everything is full of things both familiar and unexpected, arranged in simple categories -- buildings, transportation, costumes, plants, animals, and much more. The wealth of detail and oversize design is matched by bold, dramatic block print art, in a book that will capture and hold young children's attention.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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October 4, 2023
I learned a lot about almost everything from this book. For a kid, this book would be the best thing ever. It was filled with beautiful, detail-filled drawings of both the exotic and the familiar. I would spend hours poring over this book, examining every page. This book was also great for tracing, especially the page with drawings of flowers. I learned about the world from this book.
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June 18, 2012Dictionary Reference
Name: Michelle David
Jolivet, J. (2005). Almost Everything. New Milford, CT: Roaring Brook Press.
Dewey: 423
Reading Level: PreK-3
Category: Nonfiction Reference/Picture Dictionaries
Review Citation:
Engberg, G. (2005, November 1). [Review of the book Almost Everything]. Booklist 102(5).
Description: This book is arranged according to theme, describing objects around the world in categories such as trees, the human body, tools, transportation, and historical costumes.
Relevance and Relationship: The cost of this book is around $20. Younger students can learn about many different things around the world in a visually stimulating way.
Purpose: This book is arranged much like an encyclopedia reference arranged by category. The details and bold designs will capture student interest. This reference can be used by both students and teachers for storytelling and vocabulary work. The end includes columns of additional facts about the featured pictures in the book.
Validity: This item has received fairly consistent reviews. It is thorough and detailed and covers a wide range of topics and information. It is accurate in its depictions and has an extensive scope of material for the price.
Format: Jumbo-scale print with illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: User-friendly and visually stunning reference organized by category.
Diversity: For younger elementary students. Helps visual learners increase their vocabulary and language skills. The format is appealing and well-organized. It contains information about topics from around the world.
Name: Michelle David
Jolivet, J. (2005). Almost Everything. New Milford, CT: Roaring Brook Press.
Dewey: 423
Reading Level: PreK-3
Category: Nonfiction Reference/Picture Dictionaries
Review Citation:
Engberg, G. (2005, November 1). [Review of the book Almost Everything]. Booklist 102(5).
Description: This book is arranged according to theme, describing objects around the world in categories such as trees, the human body, tools, transportation, and historical costumes.
Relevance and Relationship: The cost of this book is around $20. Younger students can learn about many different things around the world in a visually stimulating way.
Purpose: This book is arranged much like an encyclopedia reference arranged by category. The details and bold designs will capture student interest. This reference can be used by both students and teachers for storytelling and vocabulary work. The end includes columns of additional facts about the featured pictures in the book.
Validity: This item has received fairly consistent reviews. It is thorough and detailed and covers a wide range of topics and information. It is accurate in its depictions and has an extensive scope of material for the price.
Format: Jumbo-scale print with illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: User-friendly and visually stunning reference organized by category.
Diversity: For younger elementary students. Helps visual learners increase their vocabulary and language skills. The format is appealing and well-organized. It contains information about topics from around the world.
March 30, 2009
There's a drawing of Toraja house in this book. Overall, this is a fun colorful book.
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