(4) K-3 Wild World of Animals series. Basic informational text is largely outstaged by crisp, glossy photographs showing the wide variety of both birds. Intriguing, obscure species are also presented (e.g., the New Zealand mountain parrot, the kea). Text and captions occasionally do not explain or support their page's photos and may puzzle readers seeking clearer information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild World of Animals titles: Penguins and Parrots.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Wild World of Animals series. Oversize up-close photos effectively convey these reptiles' creepy but fascinating natures. Straightforward, basic facts are provided about the animals' habitats, attributes, and relationship to humans. An occasional mismatched informational tidbit is oddly placed ("Crocodiles can run surprisingly fast" is accompanied by a photo of a lolling beast), but the books' clean design makes the texts easy to follow. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild World of Animals titles: Crocodiles and Snakes.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Wild World of Animals series. Oversize up-close photos effectively convey these reptiles' creepy but fascinating natures. Straightforward, basic facts are provided about the animals' habitats, attributes, and relationship to humans. An occasional mismatched informational tidbit is oddly placed ("Crocodiles can run surprisingly fast" is accompanied by a photo of a lolling beast), but the books' clean design makes the texts easy to follow. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild World of Animals titles: Crocodiles and Snakes.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 World of Wonder series. Organized with a general introduction and followed by specific examples, these books discuss, respectively, the advantages of and adaptations made by nocturnal animals and the process and participants in pollination. The informative text is ultimately overshadowed by a slick layout, in which attractive photos and blocks of text are framed in vivid colors. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Life at Night and Pollination.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 World of Wonder series. Organized with a general introduction and followed by specific examples, these books discuss, respectively, the advantages of and adaptations made by nocturnal animals and the process and participants in pollination. The informative text is ultimately overshadowed by a slick layout, in which attractive photos and blocks of text are framed in vivid colors. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Life at Night and Pollination.]

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 World of Wonder series. Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(4) 4-6 World of Wonder series. Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(4) 4-6 World of Wonder series. Clearly written and easy to follow, this series provides a general introduction to plant and animal evolution regarding mimicry and camouflage, animal migration, and adaptation to extreme heat. The color photos, although stunning, are not always supported by the text, making the book confusing at times. Glos., ind. [Review covers these World of Wonder titles: Handling Heat, Migration, and Mimicry and Camouflage.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto