(4) K-3 Ganar, ahorrar, gastar series. These books explain basic economic concepts, from allowance to bank accounts, occasionally offering practical advice. Kid-friendly titles on money (Dinero) and allowance (Tu dinero) are perhaps better suited for the audience than the volumes on banks and credit cards. The texts are generally smoothly translated. Some of the well-captioned photographs look dated. Glos., ind. Review includes these Ganar, ahorrar, gastar titles: Bancos, Dinero, Tarjetas de crédito y cheques, and Tu dinero.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(4) K-3 Ganar, ahorrar, gastar series. These books explain basic economic concepts, from allowance to bank accounts, occasionally offering practical advice. Kid-friendly titles on money (Dinero) and allowance (Tu dinero) are perhaps better suited for the audience than the volumes on banks and credit cards. The texts are generally smoothly translated. Some of the well-captioned photographs look dated. Glos., ind. Review includes these Ganar, ahorrar, gastar titles: Bancos, Dinero, Tarjetas de crédito y cheques, and Tu dinero.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(4) K-3 Ganar, ahorrar, gastar series. These books explain basic economic concepts, from allowance to bank accounts, occasionally offering practical advice. Kid-friendly titles on money (Dinero) and allowance (Tu dinero) are perhaps better suited for the audience than the volumes on banks and credit cards. The texts are generally smoothly translated. Some of the well-captioned photographs look dated. Glos., ind. Review includes these Ganar, ahorrar, gastar titles: Bancos, Dinero, Tarjetas de crédito y cheques, and Tu dinero.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(4) K-3 Ganar, ahorrar, gastar series. These books explain basic economic concepts, from allowance to bank accounts, occasionally offering practical advice. Kid-friendly titles on money (Dinero) and allowance (Tu dinero) are perhaps better suited for the audience than the volumes on banks and credit cards. The texts are generally smoothly translated. Some of the well-captioned photographs look dated. Glos., ind. Review includes these Ganar, ahorrar, gastar titles: Bancos, Dinero, Tarjetas de crédito y cheques, and Tu dinero.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(4) K-3 Earning, Saving, Spending series. Young readers curious about how money works will learn much from this series, in which complex topics such as how interest accumulates are described plainly and concisely. Though some of the photographs look dated, the information is not: e.g., "Some customers bank online." Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earning, Saving, Spending titles: Banks, Credit Cards and Checks, Money, and Your Allowance.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Earning, Saving, Spending series. Young readers curious about how money works will learn much from this series, in which complex topics such as how interest accumulates are described plainly and concisely. Though some of the photographs look dated, the information is not: e.g., "Some customers bank online." Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earning, Saving, Spending titles: Banks, Credit Cards and Checks, Money, and Your Allowance.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Earning, Saving, Spending series. Young readers curious about how money works will learn much from this series, in which complex topics such as how interest accumulates are described plainly and concisely. Though some of the photographs look dated, the information is not: e.g., "Some customers bank online." Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earning, Saving, Spending titles: Banks, Credit Cards and Checks, Money, and Your Allowance.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Earning, Saving, Spending series. Young readers curious about how money works will learn much from this series, in which complex topics such as how interest accumulates are described plainly and concisely. Though some of the photographs look dated, the information is not: e.g., "Some customers bank online." Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earning, Saving, Spending titles: Banks, Credit Cards and Checks, Money, and Your Allowance.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Fusion series. Scant text introduces the subjects of these books, the titles of which reflect their "high-interest twist" (Cow is about how scientific inquiry led Edward Jenner to the smallpox innoculation). Though some bolded words are defined on their pages while others only in the glossary, the large (often close-up) photos, varying type, and colorful backgrounds will attract readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fusion titles: Skin Deep, Who's in Control?, Body Warriors, and Has A Cow Saved Your Life?

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Fusion series. Readers learn the history of mapmaking (X Marks the Spot) and put their directional skills to the test by trying to figure out how to get from Paris to Calais, France (Lost!). Although the books' busy design can be difficult to navigate, they feature simple texts that will engage readers through hands-on tasks and interactive questions. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fusion titles: X Marks the Spot and Lost!.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Patterns in Nature series. This large-format leveled reader effectively conveys introductory information about hibernation using very basic language ("Hibernating animals take a long, sleepy rest. They breathe slowly. Their hearts beat slowly too"), although readers may come away confused about the difference between "hibernators" and "true hibernators." The large crisp photographs are appealing, and the design is simple without being boring. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Hands-on American History series. Each book begins with three short chapters that briefly summarize a particular period in United States history; some sweeping generalizations and oversimplifications occur in the discussions. A fourth chapter includes one recipe and three crafts or activities (some of which are too complicated for the targeted age). Contemporary photos and archival pictures decorate the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on American History titles: The History and Activities of the Civil War, The History and Activities of the Colonies, The History and Activities of the Revolutionary War, The History and Activities of the Frontier, and The History and Activities of the Wagon Trail.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 Hands-on American History series. Each book begins with three short chapters that briefly summarize a particular period in United States history; some sweeping generalizations and oversimplifications occur in the discussions. A fourth chapter includes one recipe and three crafts or activities (some of which are too complicated for the targeted age). Contemporary photos and archival pictures decorate the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on American History titles: The History and Activities of the Civil War, The History and Activities of the Colonies, The History and Activities of the Revolutionary War, The History and Activities of the Frontier, and The History and Activities of the Wagon Trail.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 Hands-on American History series. Each book begins with three short chapters that briefly summarize a particular period in United States history; some sweeping generalizations and oversimplifications occur in the discussions. A fourth chapter includes one recipe and three crafts or activities (some of which are too complicated for the targeted age). Contemporary photos and archival pictures decorate the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on American History titles: The History and Activities of the Civil War, The History and Activities of the Colonies, The History and Activities of the Revolutionary War, The History and Activities of the Frontier, and The History and Activities of the Wagon Trail.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) K-3 We Are America series. These books bring the story of immigration to America up to the present, but some of the titles omit part of the story. For example, Russian covers both nineteenth-century and contemporary immigration of Soviet Jews, but Irish fails to include discussion of modern immigration. Still, the plentiful photos, stories of actual immigrants, and charts are useful features. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these We Are America titles: Irish Americans, Polish Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Cuban Americans, Korean Americans, and Russian Americans.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 We Are America series. These books bring the story of immigration to America up to the present, but some of the titles omit part of the story. For example, Russian covers both nineteenth-century and contemporary immigration of Soviet Jews, but Irish fails to include discussion of modern immigration. Still, the plentiful photos, stories of actual immigrants, and charts are useful features. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these We Are America titles: Irish Americans, Polish Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Cuban Americans, Korean Americans, and Russian Americans.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 We Are America series. These books bring the story of immigration to America up to the present, but some of the titles omit part of the story. For example, Russian covers both nineteenth-century and contemporary immigration of Soviet Jews, but Irish fails to include discussion of modern immigration. Still, the plentiful photos, stories of actual immigrants, and charts are useful features. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these We Are America titles: Irish Americans, Polish Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Cuban Americans, Korean Americans, and Russian Americans.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Food series. Enticing photos illustrate the books in this series, each of which gives a formulaic overview of history, cultivation, harvesting, production, and nutritional make-up of a common fruit or vegetable. The simple text is occasionally confusing but should provide report writers with the basics. A discussion of the food pyramid appears in each volume. A recipe featuring the profiled food is included and a short reading list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Food titles: Corn, Peanuts, Bananas, Carrots, Oranges, and Peas.]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Food series. Enticing photos illustrate the books in this series, each of which gives a formulaic overview of history, cultivation, harvesting, production, and nutritional make-up of a common fruit or vegetable. The simple text is occasionally confusing but should provide report writers with the basics. A discussion of the food pyramid appears in each volume. A recipe featuring the profiled food is included and a short reading list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Food titles: Corn, Peanuts, Bananas, Carrots, Oranges, and Peas.]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn