Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 7-10. In her conclusion, Margulis explains that understanding how living organisms are divided into groups helps us see how creatures depend on one another and how necessary each group is for the successful survival of the whole. Her text is well organized. Her explanations of taxonomy, the history of classification, and the characteristics of the five kingdoms are carefully presented and easy to understand, and the accompanying captioned black-and-white illustrations are large and clear. A detailed glossary is appended, and the extensive list of books, periodicals, and slides (many of which Margulis wrote, coauthored, or produced) will be of use to students conducting research as well as to librarians wishing to fill gaps in their collections. ~--Chris Sherman
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 8-12-- This introduction to taxonomy, although filled with information, historical background , and even some controversy, does not bring the subject to life. The descriptions of the kingdoms are often interesting, but are so loaded with facts and Latin names that all but the most persistent student may retreat. The black - and - white illustrations, diagrams, and photos and small print have the look of a textbook. Margulis includes many of her own writings in the suggested further reading. This is an area of biology that receives little coverage, but it deserves a more exciting treatment. --Eva Elisabeth Von Ancken, Trinity Pawling School, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This well-written presentation of the animal kingdoms contains accurate information and digestible chapters, but the black line illustrations are mediocre. The book is part of a larger collection that includes slides and videos, and it is disappointing that greater care wasn't taken to ensure that the title could stand well on its own. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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