1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jenkins, Steve. 2004. ACTUAL SIZE. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0618375945
2. PLOT SUMMARY
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Using paper animals, Jenkins creates effective illustrations of the world around us. By allowing the reader to see the animal part up close and personal, the reader will view the animal in a new light. Facts like, “The giant squid lives deep in the ocean, where its enormous eyes help it see in the dim light” are written direct and to the point. The book’s style is definitely unique and eye catching. The pull-out pages of the saltwater crocodile and Goliath frog are especially fun. Children of all ages will enjoy putting their hands next to the gorillas for a real comparison.
Jenkins’ organization seemed a little haphazard. The animals were not listed in a table of contents, nor put into any categories. It would have helped to have all carnivores, etc. together. Readers would have to read the whole book to find information they were looking for.
More detailed information is given about each animal on the back pages. Here, Jenkins’ writing style is somewhat choppy. He just lists some facts about each animal but it is not written in a very compelling or organized way.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
Using paper animals, Jenkins creates effective illustrations of the world around us. By allowing the reader to see the animal part up close and personal, the reader will view the animal in a new light. Facts like, “The giant squid lives deep in the ocean, where its enormous eyes help it see in the dim light” are written direct and to the point. The book’s style is definitely unique and eye catching. The pull-out pages of the saltwater crocodile and Goliath frog are especially fun. Children of all ages will enjoy putting their hands next to the gorillas for a real comparison.
Jenkins’ organization seemed a little haphazard. The animals were not listed in a table of contents, nor put into any categories. It would have helped to have all carnivores, etc. together. Readers would have to read the whole book to find information they were looking for.
More detailed information is given about each animal on the back pages. Here, Jenkins’ writing style is somewhat choppy. He just lists some facts about each animal but it is not written in a very compelling or organized way.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
Starred review in BOOKLIST: “An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Mixing deceptive simplicity with absolute clarity, this beautiful book is an enticing way to introduce children to the glorious diversity of our natural world, or to illustrate to budding scientists the importance of comparison, measurement, observation, and record keeping. A thoroughly engaging read-aloud and a must-have for any collection.”
5. CONNECTIONS
· Integrate this book into an animal studies unit.
· Using statistics given, use rulers to measure out some of these animals.
· Read Jenkins’ other books, What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?, and compare.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Mixing deceptive simplicity with absolute clarity, this beautiful book is an enticing way to introduce children to the glorious diversity of our natural world, or to illustrate to budding scientists the importance of comparison, measurement, observation, and record keeping. A thoroughly engaging read-aloud and a must-have for any collection.”
5. CONNECTIONS
· Integrate this book into an animal studies unit.
· Using statistics given, use rulers to measure out some of these animals.
· Read Jenkins’ other books, What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?, and compare.
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