(4) 4-6 Code Red series. Twelve double-page spreads introduce these two disasters, providing some background, describing what happened, and discussing reactions to the events. While the writing never completely conveys the enormity of these catastrophes, the photographs show some of the drama. A final spread briefly profiles four or five people with roles in the tragedies. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Code Red titles: Nightmare on the Titanic and The Hindenburg Disaster.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Code Red series. Twelve double-page spreads introduce each disaster, give some background, and describe reactions and changes in public policy in response to the events. While the writing never completely conveys the enormity of these catastrophes, the photographs show some of the drama. A final spread briefly profiles three or four people with roles in the events. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Code Red titles: The Exxon Valdez's Deadly Oil Spill, Emergency at Three Mile Island, The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, The 2001 World Trade Center Attack, The Great Chicago Fire, and The Texas City Disaster.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 America's Animal Comebacks series. Once considered endangered, American alligators now number more than four million. Feigenbaum explains alligator evolution, misconceptions about them, how their numbers declined, and what has been done to bring them back. Close-up photos, maps, and an accessible text provide solid information for readers and report writers. Statistics and information about other endangered alligators are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray