(3) K-3 Step into Reading series. Illustrated by Richard Walz. A lively, interactive narrative tells of Babe Ruth's love of baseball and his desire to restore integrity to the game following the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Expressive cartoon illustrations enhance the tall-tale telling of baseball's favorite hero during his days with both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. An author's note is included.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 1-3 Step into Reading + Math series. Illustrated by Richard Walz. After mentioning some of the ways in which "super busy guy" Ben Franklin was "super smart," Murphy tells how Franklin devised a math puzzle he called "Magic Squares." The book concludes by explaning how readers can generate their own magic squares. While the text's informality may annoy some, the cartoonish illustrations capture the spirit of the narrative.

Reviewer: Mary R. Holt