(4) K-3 A+ Books Bilingüe: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes series. In these introductions to 3-D shapes for primary grades, colorful photographs show examples of pyramids and spheres in architecture, toys, food, and more; readers are encouraged to look for shapes in their environment. The text is presented clearly in both English and Spanish. Very random facts and a hands-on activity teaching readers to make their own three-dimensional shapes are appended. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books bilingüe / Bilingual: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes titles: Esferas / Spheres and Pirámides / Pyramids.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 A+ Books Bilingüe: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes series. In these introductions to 3-D shapes for primary grades, colorful photographs show examples of pyramids and spheres in architecture, toys, food, and more; readers are encouraged to look for shapes in their environment. The text is presented clearly in both English and Spanish. Very random facts and a hands-on activity teaching readers to make their own three-dimensional shapes are appended. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books bilingüe / Bilingual: Figuras en 3-D / 3-D Shapes titles: Esferas / Spheres and Pirámides / Pyramids.

Reviewer: Belinda Arrendondo

(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. From the orange of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and green eucalyptus leaves to the white of the Sydney Opera House and brown Vegemite, Australia's colorful geography and culture are presented through a series of snapshots with superficial accompanying text. Though overall context is lacking, the book's playful design, including bubbly font and large-format photographs, will appeal to young geography students. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. Large, bright photographs bring Egypt to life through an emphasis on its colors, from the browns of pyramids and baklava to the blue waters of the Nile and Suez Canal to the white of mosque domes. With its superficial text and bubbly font, the book is aimed at very young geography students; lack of contextual information limits its utility for older children. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. From the white of the Taj Mahal to the golden lights of Diwali, large color-saturated photos bring India's geography and society to life. The accompanying surface-level text gives brief information about India's history, economy, and culture. This browsable book will be useful only as a very basic introduction to a social studies unit. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(3) K-3 3-D Shapes series. Large color photographs show real-world examples of pyramids (Hindu temple, toy tepee) and cylinders (canned goods, birthday candles). Short descriptions flank each photo: "Pantry shelves hold cylinders full of food." Each geometric shape is defined and 2-D and 3-D figures are briefly compared. Appended facts are rather random, but a hands-on activity will appeal to kids. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these 3-D Shapes titles: Cylinders and Pyramids.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) K-3 3-D Shapes series. Large color photographs show real-world examples of pyramids (Hindu temple, toy tepee) and cylinders (canned goods, birthday candles). Short descriptions flank each photo: "Pantry shelves hold cylinders full of food." Each geometric shape is defined and 2-D and 3-D figures are briefly compared. Appended facts are rather random, but a hands-on activity will appeal to kids. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these 3-D Shapes titles: Cylinders and Pyramids.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) K-3 A+ Books: Shapes around Town series. Each book begins by giving clear, easy-to-read definitions of the shape it highlights. The short interactive text then encourages readers to discover examples of that shape around town; bright, clear photographs of city scenes showing familiar objects such as signs, traffic lights, buildings, and flags encourage repeat viewings of the pages. Games test readers' shape-identification skills. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Shapes around Town titles: Circles around Town and Stars around Town.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 A+ Books: Shapes around Town series. Each book begins by giving clear, easy-to-read definitions of the shape it highlights. The short interactive text then encourages readers to discover examples of that shape around town; bright, clear photographs of city scenes showing familiar objects such as signs, traffic lights, buildings, and flags encourage repeat viewings of the pages. Games test readers' shape-identification skills. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A+ Books: Shapes around Town titles: Circles around Town and Stars around Town.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley