Grade 1-3?Milton presents a good overview of the subject despite the constraints of the easy-reader format. She brings the world of wild gorillas, Dian Fossey, and Koko to life for young readers. Barnard's realistic illustrations follow the text closely, but do not expand upon it. Children interested in wildlife or these animals in particular will enjoy learning some basics about how and where they live, what they eat, and how scientists study them. There is not enough information for reports, but this title works well as a springboard or companion to other nonfiction treatments.?Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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如果您的孩子知道新单词的意思但是在发音上有困难，Step 2是他适合的级别。
关键词—基础单词表、短句、简单的故事情节
这个级别延续了Step 1的大字印刷风格，图片与单词的一一对应有利于孩子们对生词的理解。文中包含基本的词汇以及短句，故事情节简单有趣，很多单词都是孩子们认识的，而另外一些生词的含义是需要这些小读者们自己去体会的。鼓励孩子们利用图片的提示以及对于故事情节的理解对生词的含义有一个概念。