(4) K-3 Lightning Bolt Books series. These books describe traits and characteristics of the title animals. The texts, in large, easy to read font, offer minimal, occasionally useful information ("Most furry animals walk on their toes. Bears walk with their feet flat on the ground"). Vivid photographs show animals at play, resting, hunting, and eating. Bats includes "Fun Facts"; Bears features a map. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books titles: Let's Look at Bats, Let's Look at Brown Bears, and Do You Know About Mammals?

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Lightning Bolt Books series. These books describe traits and characteristics of the title animals. The texts, in large, easy to read font, offer minimal, occasionally useful information ("Most furry animals walk on their toes. Bears walk with their feet flat on the ground"). Vivid photographs show animals at play, resting, hunting, and eating. Bats includes "Fun Facts"; Bears features a map. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books titles: Let's Look at Bats, Let's Look at Brown Bears, and Do You Know About Mammals?

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Billy Hustace. The first-person narration is engaging and natural-sounding in these books that describe a young person's quest for a pet. Each book emphasizes the importance of researching the type of pet you want and carefully describes the responsibility, cost, and time commitment involved in pet ownership. Captioned color photographs are clear and informative. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Photographs by David T. Roberts & David M. Schleser. Very simple texts and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of these two animals. Besides conveying basic facts about rattlesnakes and tree frogs, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think analytically. Territory maps and physical diagrams are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Very simple texts and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of these mammals. Besides conveying basic facts, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think critically. Each book includes a territory map and physical diagram of the featured animal. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Photographs by William Mu±oz. Very simple texts and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of these mammals. Besides conveying basic facts, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think critically. Each book includes a territory map and physical diagram of the featured animal. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Photographs by Lynn M. Stone. Very simple texts and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of these mammals. Besides conveying basic facts, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think critically. Each book includes a territory map and physical diagram of the featured animal. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Photographs by John Netherton. Very simple texts and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of these two animals. Besides conveying basic facts about rattlesnakes and tree frogs, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think analytically. Territory maps and physical diagrams are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) K-3 Pull Ahead series. Photographs by David T. Roberts & David M. Schleser. Very simple text and close-up color photographs introduce young readers to the physical attributes and behavior of spiders. Besides conveying basic facts, the text asks questions, prompting readers to think analytically. A territory map and physical diagram of a spider are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli