(3) 4-6 Secret World series. These three books use clear, concise prose and color photos to explore the hidden lives of ants, spiders, and crabs. The most noted aspects of each animal's behavior, such as how crabs shed their shells and how spiders spin their webs, are examined, as well as the ways in which they eat, move, and reproduce. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Secret World titles: Ants, Crabs, Spiders.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 4-6 Secret World series. These three books use clear, concise prose and color photos to explore the hidden lives of ants, spiders, and crabs. The most noted aspects of each animal's behavior, such as how crabs shed their shells and how spiders spin their webs, are examined, as well as the ways in which they eat, move, and reproduce. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Secret World titles: Ants, Crabs, Spiders.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 4-6 Secret World series. Eight concise chapters, illustrated with color photographs, explain how snakes live. Their anatomy, movement, senses, food, venom, reproduction, and survival tactics are all described in clear prose. Sidebars present interesting and relevant facts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 4-6 Secret World series. These three books use clear, concise prose and color photos to explore the hidden lives of ants, spiders, and crabs. The most noted aspects of each animal's behavior, such as how crabs shed their shells and how spiders spin their webs, are examined, as well as the ways in which they eat, move, and reproduce. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Secret World titles: Ants, Crabs, Spiders.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 4-6 Secret World series. These two books use clear, concise prose and color photos to explore the hidden lives of whales and wolves. The most noted aspects of each animal's behavior, such as why wolves howl and how whales migrate, are examined, as well as the ways in which they eat, move, and reproduce. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Secret World titles: Whales and Wolves, Wild Dogs, and Foxes.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 4-6 Secret World series. These two books use clear, concise prose and color photos to explore the hidden lives of whales and wolves. The most noted aspects of each animal's behavior, such as why wolves howl and how whales migrate, are examined, as well as the ways in which they eat, move, and reproduce. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Secret World titles: Whales and Wolves, Wild Dogs, and Foxes.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 Cycles in Nature series. Providing basic information about animal and human food chains, this book's brief text is extended by photos and labeled diagrams. Sidebars suggest related activities and topics for discussion. A final section focusing on "Human Interference" looks at pesticide use, organic farming, and foreign species introduction. A list of related websites is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Cycles in Nature series. Providing an introductory look at plants, this book uses a lot of photos and labeled diagrams to extend the basic information in the brief text. A couple of the diagrams use terms not defined in the text or glossary. Sidebars suggest related activities and topics for discussion. A final section focusing on "Human Interference" looks at pesticide use, GMOs, and habitat loss. A list of related websites is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Cycles in Nature series. Covering not just the water cycle but also water purification, pollution, and the effects of high population on water resources, this book's brief text uses photos and labeled diagrams to extend the basic information. Sidebars occasionally suggest experiments but don't always provide adequate instruction. A list of related websites is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow