(4) YA Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures series. These intriguing titles about outdoor activities are an odd mix of history and beginner tips for equipment, enjoyment, and safety. For instance, Hiking includes a discussion of proper footwear plus references to biblical pilgrimages and wanderings; Deep-Sea provides solid information on rods and lures alongside novel and movie plots. Colorful stock photos add appeal to the presentations, but readers will likely skip around these texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures titles: Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Caving, and Deep-Sea Fishing.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) YA Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures series. These intriguing titles about outdoor activities are an odd mix of history and beginner tips for equipment, enjoyment, and safety. For instance, Hiking includes a discussion of proper footwear plus references to biblical pilgrimages and wanderings; Deep-Sea provides solid information on rods and lures alongside novel and movie plots. Colorful stock photos add appeal to the presentations, but readers will likely skip around these texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures titles: Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Caving, and Deep-Sea Fishing.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(3) 4-6 Preserving America series. This series provides an in-depth look at the history, development, and biological and geological formation of America's national parks. The information is well organized and presented in erudite text. Maps and large, gorgeous photographs of landscapes and wildlife appear prominently in otherwise understated layouts. An appendix in each volume provides further information on animals and planning a visit. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Preserving America titles: Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Preserving America series. This series provides an in-depth look at the history, development, and biological and geological formation of America's national parks. The information is well organized and presented in erudite text. Maps and large, gorgeous photographs of landscapes and wildlife appear prominently in otherwise understated layouts. An appendix in each volume provides further information on animals and planning a visit. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Preserving America titles: Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Preserving America series. This series provides an in-depth look at the history, development, and biological and geological formation of America's national parks. The information is well organized and presented in erudite text. Maps and large, gorgeous photographs of landscapes and wildlife appear prominently in otherwise understated layouts. An appendix in each volume provides further information on animals and planning a visit. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Preserving America titles: Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Preserving America series. This series provides an in-depth look at the history, development, and biological and geological formation of America's national parks. The information is well organized and presented in erudite text. Maps and large, gorgeous photographs of landscapes and wildlife appear prominently in otherwise understated layouts. An appendix in each volume provides further information on animals and planning a visit. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Preserving America titles: Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 NBA: A History of Hoops series. These books offer brief histories of NBA teams, covering notable seasons and legendary individuals. The accessible texts are printed in a small-size type that may frustrate some readers. Six chatty "Courtside Stories" and six player/coach profiles in each volume enhance the main texts. The draw for fans will be the large color photographs featuring lots of on-court action and excitement. Ind. Review covers these NBA: A History of Hoops titles: The Story of the Miami Heat, The Story of the San Antonio Spurs, The Story of the Indiana Pacers, The Story of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and The Story of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn