(3) K-3 Symbols of Freedom series. These simple, easy-to-read texts begin with an introduction to national parks, then ably present the history of each park, highlighting the plants and animals that live there and showcasing some of the most notable sights. Well-captioned photographs illustrate each volume; maps also add detail to the text. The thoughtful, eye-pleasing design makes navigation easy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Symbols of Freedom titles: Mesa Verde National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Denali National Park and Preserve, Everglades National Park, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Symbols of Freedom series. These simple, easy-to-read texts begin with an introduction to national parks, then ably present the history of each park, highlighting the plants and animals that live there and showcasing some of the most notable sights. Well-captioned photographs illustrate each volume; maps also add detail to the text. The thoughtful, eye-pleasing design makes navigation easy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Symbols of Freedom titles: Mesa Verde National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Denali National Park and Preserve, Everglades National Park, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These uncomplicated books offer practical guidance to young readers on keeping cycling and water activities safe. Advice is given on a variety of safety topics, from choosing a bike to helping a struggling swimmer. Both texts have clear photos and direct, if somewhat bland, text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Bicycle Safety and Water Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These uncomplicated books offer practical guidance to young readers on keeping cycling and water activities safe. Advice is given on a variety of safety topics, from choosing a bike to helping a struggling swimmer. Both texts have clear photos and direct, if somewhat bland, text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Bicycle Safety and Water Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. These brief, formulaic books about Columbus's voyages and discovery of the New World (although he never admitted that he hadn't found the Indies) and de Soto's service in Panama and Nicaragua and his exploration of Florida provide a good starting point for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with reproductions and maps. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Christopher Columbus and Hernando de Soto.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. Although the information is at times confusingly presented, these brief, formulaic biographies of important rulers of ancient Greece, Egypt, Mali, and China provide good starting-off points for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with maps and well-reproduced color images of art and artifacts of the subjects' eras. Reading list, pronunciation guide, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, Mansa Musa, and Qin Shi Huangdi.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. Although the information is at times confusingly presented, these brief, formulaic biographies of important rulers of ancient Greece, Egypt, Mali, and China provide good starting-off points for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with maps and well-reproduced color images of art and artifacts of the subjects' eras. Reading list, pronunciation guide, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, Mansa Musa, and Qin Shi Huangdi.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. Although the information is at times confusingly presented, these brief, formulaic biographies of important rulers of ancient Greece, Egypt, Mali, and China provide good starting-off points for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with maps and well-reproduced color images of art and artifacts of the subjects' eras. Reading list, pronunciation guide, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, Mansa Musa, and Qin Shi Huangdi.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. These brief, formulaic books about Columbus's voyages and discovery of the New World (although he never admitted that he hadn't found the Indies) and de Soto's service in Panama and Nicaragua and his exploration of Florida provide a good starting point for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with reproductions and maps. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Christopher Columbus and Hernando de Soto.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) K-3 Historical Biographies series. Although the information is at times confusingly presented, these brief, formulaic biographies of important rulers of ancient Greece, Egypt, Mali, and China provide good starting-off points for report writers. The books are liberally illustrated with maps and well-reproduced color images of art and artifacts of the subjects' eras. Reading list, pronunciation guide, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Historical Biographies titles: Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, Mansa Musa, and Qin Shi Huangdi.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman