(4) 4-6 Super-Awesome Science series. Using the high-interest hook of survival in extreme environments, this series entry looks at ways humans and animals adapt to conditions of climate and geography as well as to living undersea. The coverage is superficial but coherent. Comprehension activities and writing prompts are included throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(3) 4-6 Native Nations of North America series. Each book introduces the major Native American nations of its geographic area. The straightforward texts touch on traditional way of life; well-known members such as artists or prominent citizens; controversial history with the U.S. and Canadian governments; and contemporary economies. Historical and modern photos round out the cleanly designed presentations. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native Nations of North America titles: Native Nations of the Great Basin and Plateau, Native Nations of California, Native Nations of the Arctic and Subarctic, Native Nations of the Northwest Coast, and Native Nations of the Plains.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey