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On the Move( Mass Migrations)[ON THE MOVE][Paperback]
On the Move( Mass Migrations) <> Paperback <> ScottiCohn <> ArbordalePublishing
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First published February 1, 2013
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May 10, 2013
This review is actually of the paperback copy of On the Move. A hardcover copy would be much better for quality.
“On the Move Mass Migrations” is an informative book with wonderful pictures depicting the migration of various animals. I love the bold easy to read print and the delightful, colorful pictures that fill the page and give the eye much to take in.
This is a good book to introduce the concept of migration to young children. I especially enjoy the teacher help pages at the end of the book presenting additional information and questions that can be used in a classroom setting. This book would be appropriate to use with small preschool age children, that will love the colorful pictures, as well as older elementary children that will benefit from the text. (reviewed C.Delorge, Librarian)
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy was provided by the Sylvan Dell Publishing in exchange for our honest review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer.
“On the Move Mass Migrations” is an informative book with wonderful pictures depicting the migration of various animals. I love the bold easy to read print and the delightful, colorful pictures that fill the page and give the eye much to take in.
This is a good book to introduce the concept of migration to young children. I especially enjoy the teacher help pages at the end of the book presenting additional information and questions that can be used in a classroom setting. This book would be appropriate to use with small preschool age children, that will love the colorful pictures, as well as older elementary children that will benefit from the text. (reviewed C.Delorge, Librarian)
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy was provided by the Sylvan Dell Publishing in exchange for our honest review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer.
July 13, 2013
Bookaday #65. Spanish is easy to read, illustrations are large, although sometimes making the text hard to see. There is more information about each animal at the end, along with some activities. I wish there were maps showing the migration routes, although the diagram showing the animals' location in North America is good. Loved to see the bird family of the famous king of migration, Moonbird.
July 3, 2013
Received this book free through Goodreads Firstreads. Read Mass Migrations to my 2-1/2 hear old granddaughter. She loved the pictures, and asked questions (as most 2-year-olds do). Great information, and very colorful. The information is for children a little bit older, but read in the right tone and a younger child will be fascinated!
April 4, 2024
A good book to introduce a marine life lesson with. Teaches all about the oceans and what animals live in them. Each page introduces a new animal!
April 6, 2024
This is a good book to have in your classroom to teach about migration. This book introduces migration and then on every page talks about a different group of animals and how they migrate.
April 13, 2015
Do you have a young animal nut in your life? Than pick up a copy of On the Move.
Animals migrate — even young readers often know this fact. What they may not know is the wide variety of animals that move from place to place but they’ll have a clue after they read this book. Each two-page spread covers a particular animals, ranging from the small (chimney swifts) to the slithery (cottonmouth snakes) and everything in between.
I knew about salmon and monarchs but not about the snakes or the bats. Young readers, who have read fewer picture books about animals than I have, will be surprised by even more.
Each spread covers the where and when and why for each animal. Each is expanded on by Susan Detwiler’s illustrations that bring a sense of texture and depth to the discussion as well as the importance and weight of each mass migration.
In addition to the text on each spread, there is a lengthy section in the back that gives additional information on each type of animal and also includes a set of discussion questions and a quiz. These books are meant to teach and the publisher takes that task seriously. They even have animals experts review the text for accuracy, going to as many experts as needed to cover the variety of animals found in a particular book.
I wouldn’t choose this one for bedtime reading but it is an excellent introduction to migration and a wide variety of animals and ecosystems. I would also consider it as encouragement for a child who is getting ready to move. With each spread covering a different animals, restless readers could easily take a break every few spreads while those who so desire could read the book cover to cover.
Originally reviewed on The Bookshelf, suebe2.wordpress.com.
Animals migrate — even young readers often know this fact. What they may not know is the wide variety of animals that move from place to place but they’ll have a clue after they read this book. Each two-page spread covers a particular animals, ranging from the small (chimney swifts) to the slithery (cottonmouth snakes) and everything in between.
I knew about salmon and monarchs but not about the snakes or the bats. Young readers, who have read fewer picture books about animals than I have, will be surprised by even more.
Each spread covers the where and when and why for each animal. Each is expanded on by Susan Detwiler’s illustrations that bring a sense of texture and depth to the discussion as well as the importance and weight of each mass migration.
In addition to the text on each spread, there is a lengthy section in the back that gives additional information on each type of animal and also includes a set of discussion questions and a quiz. These books are meant to teach and the publisher takes that task seriously. They even have animals experts review the text for accuracy, going to as many experts as needed to cover the variety of animals found in a particular book.
I wouldn’t choose this one for bedtime reading but it is an excellent introduction to migration and a wide variety of animals and ecosystems. I would also consider it as encouragement for a child who is getting ready to move. With each spread covering a different animals, restless readers could easily take a break every few spreads while those who so desire could read the book cover to cover.
Originally reviewed on The Bookshelf, suebe2.wordpress.com.
April 28, 2013
My Review: The author did a great job in explaining how hundred or thousands of the same animals migrate from one location to another. Some travel in groups due to climate change, food, to give birth in a warm safe place. This movement or migration can take place during the winter, spring, summer and fall.
In the winter, some move to the cold mountain to keep mosquitoes away from them.
In the spring some sea animals travel with their calves to northern waters.
During summer, some animals find their mates and females lay their eggs in the warmth. At the end of summer crickets sing their evening song, bats wakes up and flex their wings.
During the autumn chilly air, monarch butterflies flutter their brilliant orange and gold wings.
The author describes the migratory patterns of each animal in this book which also includes four pages of learning activities for creative minds. Animal migration: what, when, where and why? As always wonderful illustrations by Susan Detwiler which helps tell the story. I highly recommend this book for classroom teaching.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Sylvan Dell Publishing in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
In the winter, some move to the cold mountain to keep mosquitoes away from them.
In the spring some sea animals travel with their calves to northern waters.
During summer, some animals find their mates and females lay their eggs in the warmth. At the end of summer crickets sing their evening song, bats wakes up and flex their wings.
During the autumn chilly air, monarch butterflies flutter their brilliant orange and gold wings.
The author describes the migratory patterns of each animal in this book which also includes four pages of learning activities for creative minds. Animal migration: what, when, where and why? As always wonderful illustrations by Susan Detwiler which helps tell the story. I highly recommend this book for classroom teaching.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Sylvan Dell Publishing in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
June 25, 2013
This is a great book. Excellent way to teach children about migration, climate, seasons and geography. Fantastic full page illustrations with large text and no dead space. The layout design was skillfully done. The writing by Cohn gave just enough insight to fully explain yet still open up to more questions and was fun and playful. The back of the book gave even more details for each set of animals and had a quiz along with a source for multimedia to learn even more. Must have animal book for young children.
Received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
March 22, 2013
The opening pages show a herd of caribou on the move, and the subsequent pages discuss other animals that migrate during different times of the year and sometimes for different purposes, such as mating. Readers may think that process occurs only during the fall, but that isn't the case. The author describes the migratory patterns of salamanders, horseshoe cranes, free-tailed bats, butterflies, elephant seals, salmon, and gray whales, among others. All are painted in their natural habitats.
February 24, 2015
Good book to introduce young children to migration. The book reads more as a story than a book of facts, which will hold the interest of younger children. The last 4 pages provide additional facts for further investigation.
April 1, 2013
Cohn and Detwiler hit another one out of the park.
June 6, 2013
I love this book!! The illustrations are perfect. I am going to place this book in our elementary library for all children to be amazed.
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