(4) 4-6 Hello U.S.A. series. The books in this series adequately cover the land, people, economy, environment, and history of a specific state. Clear photos and illustrations support the readable text. Fact lists, a state song, a time line, a list of famous residents, places to visit, events, maps, and graphs are appended. A recipe is included in each volume, but warnings about adult help often aren't relevant or omit important caveats. There are fifteen other fall 2001 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Hello U.S.A. titles: Alabama, Ohio, Maine, Arizona, Alaska, Texas.]

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Andy King. Jamal, the son of a pet store owner, describes his life with bearded dragon lizards and chameleons. In spite of a chapter misleadingly called "Taking Care of Lizards Is Easy," the narrator explains the intricacies of setting up a suitable environment and of feeding and caring for the pets. Illustrated with plenty of photographs, this book enthusiastically conveys the responsibilities of animal ownership. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Andy King. First person narratives and scads of color photographs tell the story of how and why a featured boy or girl chose these pets. Text and sidebars provide general information about basic care and feeding, behavior, and overall expense. These books will help prospective pet owners decide which animal is right for them, but they will need to consult more detailed books before bringing their pets home. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Andy King. First person narratives and scads of color photographs tell the story of how and why a featured boy or girl chose these pets. Text and sidebars provide general information about basic care and feeding, behavior, and overall expense. These books will help prospective pet owners decide which animal is right for them, but they will need to consult more detailed books before bringing their pets home. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.