(3) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. Leveled for "fluent readers," this volume chronicles the history of tall buildings, from the ten-story "skyscraper" built in 1885 Chicago to the present construction of the 3,281-foot Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. Romero discusses construction of various famous structures, including their architectural designs, materials used, and problems encountered. Photos, diagrams, and fact boxes add interest and extend the clear text. Quiz appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. These level-three biographies for "fluent readers" use relatively simple sentence structure and unadorned writing styles to introduce readers to Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor and medieval Arab scholar and scientist Ibn al-Haytham. With various sidebars, text boxes, and visuals (photographs plus static illustrations in Ibn), the presentation is visually cluttered, but the material is solid. A quiz is appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these National Geographic Readers titles: Sonia Sotomayor and Ibn al-Haytham.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. This level-three biography for "fluent readers" uses relatively simple sentence structure and an unadorned writing style to introduce readers to "genius" scientist Albert Einstein. With various sidebars, text boxes, and visuals (photographs, scientific diagrams, archival documents, etc.), the presentation is visually cluttered, but the material is solid and accessible. A quiz is appended. Timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen