(4) 4-6 How the US Government Works series. This series provides a broad overview of the historical development and current operations of various entities of the U.S. government. Although there is some overlap, each independent volume presents an account of the function and performance of its particular branch or agency. Lackluster texts are enhanced with photographs, sidebars, and instructional aids. "Stop and think" questions are appended. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following How the US Government Works titles: How the US Security Agencies Work, How Political Campaigns and Elections Work, How Political Parties Work, How the Executive Branch Works, How the Judicial Branch Works, and How the Legislative Branch Works.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs series. Each book in this set gives very brief information about the featured breed, including personality and care. Except for pages about the breed's history and appearance, most of the material is repeated across volumes (e.g., each breed needs a healthy diet, toys, and exercise). The texts are bland but accessible; clean design shows off stock photos of each kind of dog. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Dogs titles: Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series. In somewhat stilted text, each volume introduces one cat breed's origins, characteristic features, and personality traits. Basic information about the Felidae family and domestic cat care, feeding, and life cycle is similar (in places, identical) across volumes. Large, crisp stock photos highlight each breed's unusual physical qualities such as curled ears (American Curl) or wavy coats (Devon Rex). Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Curl Cats, Balinese Cats, Devon Rex Cats, and Oriental Shorthair Cats.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series. In somewhat stilted text, each volume introduces one cat breed's origins, characteristic features, and personality traits. Basic information about the Felidae family and domestic cat care, feeding, and life cycle is similar (in places, identical) across volumes. Large, crisp stock photos highlight each breed's unusual physical qualities such as curled ears (American Curl) or wavy coats (Devon Rex). Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Curl Cats, Balinese Cats, Devon Rex Cats, and Oriental Shorthair Cats.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series. In somewhat stilted text, each volume introduces one cat breed's origins, characteristic features, and personality traits. Basic information about the Felidae family and domestic cat care, feeding, and life cycle is similar (in places, identical) across volumes. Large, crisp stock photos highlight each breed's unusual physical qualities such as curled ears (American Curl) or wavy coats (Devon Rex). Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Curl Cats, Balinese Cats, Devon Rex Cats, and Oriental Shorthair Cats.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats series. In somewhat stilted text, each volume introduces one cat breed's origins, characteristic features, and personality traits. Basic information about the Felidae family and domestic cat care, feeding, and life cycle is similar (in places, identical) across volumes. Large, crisp stock photos highlight each breed's unusual physical qualities such as curled ears (American Curl) or wavy coats (Devon Rex). Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Cats titles: American Curl Cats, Balinese Cats, Devon Rex Cats, and Oriental Shorthair Cats.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher