(4) K-3 I Can Do It! series. Photographs by Gregg Andersen. A first-person narrator (presumably a child) describes the steps required to make a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich, from finding the ingredients to cleaning up afterward. This book will prove both instructive and confidence-building if readers aren't put off by the conspicuously posed color photos of squeaky-clean kids learning the ropes. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 I Can Do It! series. Photographs by Gregg Andersen. In each of these brief texts, a first-person narrator (presumably a child) describes the steps required to use a phone or write a letter. These books will prove both instructive and confidence-building if readers aren't put off by the dull texts and posed color photos of squeaky-clean kids learning the ropes. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Can Do It! titles: I Can Use the Telephone and I Can Write a Letter.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 I Can Do It! series. Photographs by Gregg Andersen. In each of these brief texts, a first-person narrator (presumably a child) describes the steps required to use a phone or write a letter. These books will prove both instructive and confidence-building if readers aren't put off by the dull texts and posed color photos of squeaky-clean kids learning the ropes. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Can Do It! titles: I Can Use the Telephone and I Can Write a Letter.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Places in American History series. The construction and significance of six American monuments are explored through stock photos and unexceptional text geared to the second-grade student. Each volume introduces noteworthy figures involved in the building project and describes each structure as it appears today. First report writers will find adequate information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Places in American History titles: The Golden Gate Bridge, The Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, and The White House.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Let's Read about Insects series. Large type and clear photographs concisely convey the life cycle and physical characteristics of these six insects. Key words are labeled in the pictures and highlighted in the beginning-reader text, then defined in a glossary. The series presents an adequate first look at insects for young naturalists, although it may frustrate them with some unanswered questions. Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Let's Read about Insects titles: Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Fireflies, Grasshoppers, and Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Going Places series. These first informational books provide basic, easy-to-read facts on various modes of transportation. Captioned photos (of varying quality) and an accessible text should capture the interest of report writers. Concurrently published in Spanish. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Going Places titles: Going by Bus, Going by Car, Going by Plane, and Goind by Train.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Going Places series. These first informational books provide basic, easy-to-read facts on various modes of transportation. Captioned photos (of varying quality) and an accessible text should capture the interest of report writers. Concurrently published in Spanish. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Going Places titles: Going by Bus, Going by Car, Going by Plane, and Goind by Train.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Going Places series. These first informational books provide basic, easy-to-read facts on various modes of transportation. Captioned photos (of varying quality) and an accessible text should capture the interest of report writers. Concurrently published in Spanish. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Going Places titles: Going by Bus, Going by Car, Going by Plane, and Goind by Train.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Going Places series. These first informational books provide basic, easy-to-read facts on various modes of transportation. Captioned photos (of varying quality) and an accessible text should capture the interest of report writers. Concurrently published in Spanish. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Going Places titles: Going by Bus, Going by Car, Going by Plane, and Goind by Train.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 ¡Vámonos! series. The Spanish editions of these books provide easy-to-read information on various modes of transportation. The translations are adequate but marred by occasional typos. Captioned photos and an accessible text should capture the interest of the intended Spanish-speaking audience, as well as children learning basic Spanish. Concurrently published in English. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these ¡Vámonos! titles: En autobús, En carro, Por avión, and Por tren.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham