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©2008
by Sachiko Yoshikawa
R is for
Research
by Toni Buzzeo;
illustrated
by Sachiko Yoshikawa
UpstartBooks, 2008
ISBN: 978-1602130326
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About the
Book: Cal D. Cat returns to the library,
and
this time he and his friends are working on a research assignment! The
cute kitty from L is for
Library shadows students
around the media center as they follow a recommended research strategy
through the alphabet:
A
great way to introduce basic research concepts, this engaging picture
book will get children excited about working their own way through the
alphabet! E is for
essential reference items to use.
F is for facts in the sources we’ll choose.
O is for organize, sort and cite facts in turn.
P is for product. Now we'll show what we’ve learned.
U is for understanding. It increased as we searched.
V is for verify that we’ve done our best work.
"In this
timely new picture book from stellar children's author Toni Buzzeo,
readers explore the inner workings of the research report.
Written in alphabet style, the clever text hums long with a
lovely rhythm and cadence. I'm a cat lover, so I couldn't help
but fall in love with the idea of following the steps of producing and
presenting a research report using cats as the model. There's
just so much to love about this book. Students of all ages will
find it informative and clever. Teachers and librarians will
appreciate the lessons, graphic organizers, and tips found in the
supplement that accompanies the text. Use this book to help kids
research a topic of their own (even if it isn't about cats!), develop
PowerPoint presentations, and present the information to the class
using today's technology. This
book deserve a place in every teacher's classroom where thoughtful and
original research writing is a goal." ~ Ruth Culham"Author Toni Buzzeo has created
lyrical, rollicking text that depicts a group of school
children delving into the many avenues of research and
inquiry. Simple yet purposeful, R is for Research
informs and entertains! In addition to the sing-song rhyme
that guides readers through the students' quest, Nicole Wong's
illustrations tell another tale. Readers are invited to observe
the delightful watercolor illustrations closely and uncover a
parallel story, one suitably "purr"fect for the plot!