(3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These books survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Web of Life titles: The Future of Life on Earth, Life Processes, and Food Chains and Webs.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These leveled-text editions for reluctant upper-elementary-age readers survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains/webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Web of Life titles: The Future of Life on Earth: Express Edition, Life Processes: Express Edition, and Food Chains and Webs: Express Edition.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) YA Timeline: Life on Earth series. Tackling complex matters, these volumes present considerable information about the history, causes, mechanics, and effects of their interrelated subjects (e.g., humans as agents of change, the advantages and problems of species diversity, how changing ecosystems affect different species). The books' design, including many illustrations, photographs, and sidebars, contribute to a busy look. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Timeline: Life on Earth titles: Changing Ecosystems, The Distribution of Species, and The Diversity of Species.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Timeline: Life on Earth series. Geological introduces fossils and explains some related evolutionary matters, including the sea-to-land transition. Extinctions describes the process and warns of possible future extinctions. The books' design, including many illustrations, photographs, and sidebars, contribute to a busy look. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Timeline: Life on Earth titles: Extinctions of Living Things and Geological and Fossil Evidence.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Timeline: Life on Earth series. Tackling complex matters, these volumes present considerable information about the history, causes, mechanics, and effects of their interrelated subjects (e.g., humans as agents of change, the advantages and problems of species diversity, how changing ecosystems affect different species). The books' design, including many illustrations, photographs, and sidebars, contribute to a busy look. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Timeline: Life on Earth titles: Changing Ecosystems, The Distribution of Species, and The Diversity of Species.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Timeline: Life on Earth series. Geological introduces fossils and explains some related evolutionary matters, including the sea-to-land transition. Extinctions describes the process and warns of possible future extinctions. The books' design, including many illustrations, photographs, and sidebars, contribute to a busy look. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Timeline: Life on Earth titles: Extinctions of Living Things and Geological and Fossil Evidence.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Timeline: Life on Earth series. Tackling complex matters, these volumes present considerable information about the history, causes, mechanics, and effects of their interrelated subjects (e.g., humans as agents of change, the advantages and problems of species diversity, how changing ecosystems affect different species). The books' design, including many illustrations, photographs, and sidebars, contribute to a busy look. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Timeline: Life on Earth titles: Changing Ecosystems, The Distribution of Species, and The Diversity of Species.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian