(3) K-3 George makes the animals kids see at zoos relatable in this behind-the-scenes overview. Accompanied by candid photos, brief anecdote-driven chapters explore different aspects of a zoo animal's life, including regular visits to the veterinarian and time at "school" doing puzzles. Scattered throughout are quirky facts (e.g., bearcats smell like popcorn). Meeting PJ the rhinoceros, Boone the panther, and other real-life zoo inhabitants will likely inspire a trip to the zoo. Glos.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter

(4) K-3 These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Bears Eat?" "Where Do Rabbits Live?") that describe the animals' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text page faces a striking color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) 4-6 Large double-page color photographs, often containing aerial shots, are the centerpiece of this series. However, while most of the photos are well reproduced, others are fuzzy. The texts clearly describe the subjects' key physical characteristics and briefly examine how they are formed. The overall impact is lessened by an awkward design that places boxes of text over the photos. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.