(3) K-3 A+ Books: Bugs Are Beautiful series. In each volume, twelve two-page profiles include flashy close-up photos; a small world map highlighting where the creature is found; and brief, jaunty prose that draws attention to beetle and spider species. With shiny, color-changing, patterned, and metallic appearances, many young readers will be surprised with the "stunning" and "breathtaking" biodiversity on display. A simple life cycle diagram is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bugs Are Beautiful titles: Breathtaking Beetles and Stunning Spiders.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 A+ Books: E for Endangered series. Striking photographs complement these alphabetical overviews of endangered primates and insects, with each letter representing a different species or, less successfully, a topic. Upper- and lowercase letters are paired in entry headings (Aa, Bb, etc.), welcoming early readers. These diverse surveys offer eye-opening introductions to endangered animals' habitats, threats to survival, and conservation efforts. Critical thinking questions appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: E for Endangered titles: L Is for Lemur and B Is for Bee.

Reviewer: Russell Perry