(4) K-3 Continentes series. These straightforward books provide basic introductions to all seven continents. Maps and photographs of varying quality highlight climate, geographical features, and famous sites. The Spanish translations, though generally accurate, do include mistakes (e.g., Lagos certainly isn't "la ciudad más poblada del mundo"). Short reference lists include at least one Spanish resource. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Continentes titles: África, Antártida, Asia, Europa, Australia y Oceanía, Norteamérica, and Suramérica.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Continentes series. These straightforward books provide basic introductions to all seven continents. Maps and photographs of varying quality highlight climate, geographical features, and famous sites. The Spanish translations, though generally accurate, do include mistakes (e.g., Lagos certainly isn't "la ciudad más poblada del mundo"). Short reference lists include at least one Spanish resource. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Continentes titles: África, Antártida, Asia, Europa, Australia y Oceanía, Norteamérica, and Suramérica.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Continentes series. These straightforward books provide basic introductions to all seven continents. Maps and photographs of varying quality highlight climate, geographical features, and famous sites. The Spanish translations, though generally accurate, do include mistakes (e.g., Lagos certainly isn't "la ciudad más poblada del mundo"). Short reference lists include at least one Spanish resource. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Continentes titles: África, Antártida, Asia, Europa, Australia y Oceanía, Norteamérica, and Suramérica.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Visit To series. In each revised and updated book, thirteen double-page spreads with one photo per page cover topics such as landmarks (natural and man-made), dress (traditional and modern), homes, transportation, and leisure activities. Unremarkable texts, consisting of a few large-type sentences under each picture, point out similarities to American customs while introducing cultural traditions. Pronunciation guides for a few words are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Visit To titles: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Visit To series. In each revised and updated book, thirteen double-page spreads with one photo per page cover topics such as landmarks (natural and man-made), dress (traditional and modern), homes, transportation, and leisure activities. Unremarkable texts, consisting of a few large-type sentences under each picture, point out similarities to American customs while introducing cultural traditions. Pronunciation guides for a few words are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Visit To titles: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Profiles in Science series. Thoroughly documented and handsomely illustrated, these biographies focus on their subjects' contributions to science, with historical and cultural contexts included for greater understanding. The Englishman Halley's study of comets' orbits, the medieval Arab scholar Ibn al-Haytham's devotion to a strict scientific method, and the transplanted German Herschel's astronomical observations are thoughtfully explored. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Profiles in Science titles: Scheduling the Heavens, Ibn Al-Haytham, and Double Stars.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Continents series. The slight, somewhat choppy text gives an introduction to South America, touching on geography, climate, landscape, animals, and people, and comparing the cities to the countryside. Clear, well-captioned photographs and maps support the text. "Fast facts" tell about the continent's highest mountains, longest rivers, and other interesting tidbits ("The Andes Mountains...stretch for over 4,474 miles"). Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Continents series. The slight, somewhat choppy text gives an introduction to Australia, touching on geography, climate, landscape, animals, and people, and comparing the cities to the countryside. Clear, well-captioned photographs and maps support the text. "Fast facts" tell about the continent's highest mountains, longest rivers, and other interesting tidbits ("There are about eight times as many sheep as people in Australia"). Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Continents series. The slight, somewhat choppy text gives an introduction to North America, touching on geography, climate, landscape, animals, and people, and comparing the cities to the countryside. Clear, well-captioned photographs and maps support the text. "Fast facts" tell about the continent's longest rivers, highest mountains, and other interesting tidbits ("The Great Salt Lake in Utah is saltier than the oceans"). Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo