(3) K-3 Amazing Nature series. Each book examines a different aspect of animal behavior. Appropriate for elementary-grade students, the clear, well-organized text features a wealth of information. Illustrated with color photos, each book also contains a two-page "Fact File." Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Nature titles: Hidden Hibernators, Home Makers, Night Movers, Clever Camouflage, Perfect Partners, and Pesky Parasites.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, these books discuss each animal's physiology, habitat, birth, youth and adult life, mating behavior, food sources, and threats (natural and/or human). The books diagram each animal's role in its ecosystem's food chain and conclude with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Directory, further reading, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Cheetah, Moose, Seal, and Kangaroo.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Secret World Of series. Though the crowded design is distracting, the clear text and close-up color photographs and diagrams provide basic facts about each particular species. Additional information about characteristics, habits, and related species appear in "I Didn't Know That!" sidebars. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Secret World Of titles: Octopuses, Bees, Beetles, and Flies.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(4) 4-6 Secret World Of series. Though the crowded design is distracting, the clear text and close-up color photographs and diagrams provide basic facts about each particular species. Additional information about characteristics, habits, and related species appear in "I Didn't Know That!" sidebars. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Secret World Of titles: Octopuses, Bees, Beetles, and Flies.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, the books in this series discuss each mammal's physiology; youth and adult life; habitat; such threats as that from natural predators, humans, or habitat destruction; and end with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Differences between species (e.g., plains, mountain, and Grevy's zebras) and subspecies, when applicable, are also mentioned. A book list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles:Gorilla, Koala, Wolf, and Zebra.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Each of the books in this series contains easy-to-read text and appealing color photographs and includes information about habitat, life cycle, characteristics, food chains, and threats. These clear, concise introductions should spark curiosity for further reading. All but Rhino contain a bibliography. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Leopard, Giraffe, Black Rhino.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Easy-to-read text with simple vocabulary and appealing color photos offers readers a glimpse into the life of the golden eagle. Brief descriptions give information on mating, incubating eggs, eaglets learning how to fly, and leaving the nest. Loss of habitat and threats to the golden eagle are also addressed. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(4) 4-6 Natural World series. Appealing, well-chosen color photographs accompany factual texts in large type covering the essentials of each animal's birth, daily life, and enemies, including hunters and poachers. The format of the books is overdesigned. Organizations and websites are listed at the back, though Giant Panda lists a polar bear website--and that website can't be found. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson

(4) 4-6 Natural World series. Appealing, well-chosen color photographs accompany factual texts in large type covering the essentials of each animal's birth, daily life, and enemies, including hunters and poachers. The format of the books is overdesigned. Organizations and websites are listed at the back, though Giant Panda lists a polar bear website--and that website can't be found. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson

(4) K-3 Talking About series. Simple text and often posed-looking color photographs answer questions about the role we play in maintaining a healthy environment ("What are the problems?" "How can we save fuel?"). From such issues as recycling and pollution to water conservation and smart shopping, readers learn specific actions they can take to improve the world around them. A note to adults provides ideas for further discussion. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo