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Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival
Lost in the Antarctic (Stranded!) by Blake, Kevin (2014) Library Binding
Offers information on the continent of Antarctica, including the plants and animals that have been able to survive in the harsh environment and some of the expeditions that have gotten lost there.
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First published January 1, 2014
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April 27, 2015Title (APA): Blake, K. (2014). Lost in the antarctic. New York, NY: Bearport Publishing.
Citation by: Terri Skipworth
Type of Reference: Geography
Call number: 919 Bla
Grade Level: Elementary
Content/Scope:
This book is one of six books in the Stranded! series. Each book details true stories of people lost and forced to find their way out of dangerous situations. Lost in the Antarctic is 32 pages and includes large color photos, maps and facts about the Antarctic region. Readers follow along a narrative tale while learning about the geography of the land at the same time. This book is written for children in grades 4-6.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
The Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival series is published by Bearport Publishing. Their main focus is high-interest non-fiction. They have received several awards over the years including Children’s Choices, Teachers’ Choice Awards and honors from the NSTA. Their books have been positively reviewed by such sources as Booklist, School Library Journal and Library Media Collection.
Arrangement/Presentation:
The book format is reinforced library binding. It includes 32 full color pages. Pages include maps, text boxes with information about the region and survival tips. Text is written in English.
Relation to other works:
This book relates to other geography books in that it gives information about the Antarctic region while including maps in factual information. However, it is unique in that it covers geography in a narrative fashion. The focus of the story centers on the true story of survival based on an actual person.
Accessibility/Diversity:
This book will be very useful for students in our diverse population, including our ECE and ESL population, because it includes bold full color photos and maps that will illustrate the story as it unfolds. The geographical information in relation to a real world event may help engage the students and help with understanding.
Cost: 26.60
Review:
Mueller, M. (2014). But I have gps!: Geography- series made simple- fall 2014. School Library Journal, retrieved from: http://www.slj.com/2014/11/reviews/se....
Citation by: Terri Skipworth
Type of Reference: Geography
Call number: 919 Bla
Grade Level: Elementary
Content/Scope:
This book is one of six books in the Stranded! series. Each book details true stories of people lost and forced to find their way out of dangerous situations. Lost in the Antarctic is 32 pages and includes large color photos, maps and facts about the Antarctic region. Readers follow along a narrative tale while learning about the geography of the land at the same time. This book is written for children in grades 4-6.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
The Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival series is published by Bearport Publishing. Their main focus is high-interest non-fiction. They have received several awards over the years including Children’s Choices, Teachers’ Choice Awards and honors from the NSTA. Their books have been positively reviewed by such sources as Booklist, School Library Journal and Library Media Collection.
Arrangement/Presentation:
The book format is reinforced library binding. It includes 32 full color pages. Pages include maps, text boxes with information about the region and survival tips. Text is written in English.
Relation to other works:
This book relates to other geography books in that it gives information about the Antarctic region while including maps in factual information. However, it is unique in that it covers geography in a narrative fashion. The focus of the story centers on the true story of survival based on an actual person.
Accessibility/Diversity:
This book will be very useful for students in our diverse population, including our ECE and ESL population, because it includes bold full color photos and maps that will illustrate the story as it unfolds. The geographical information in relation to a real world event may help engage the students and help with understanding.
Cost: 26.60
Review:
Mueller, M. (2014). But I have gps!: Geography- series made simple- fall 2014. School Library Journal, retrieved from: http://www.slj.com/2014/11/reviews/se....
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