(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Here to There series. Gently promoting recycling, this book provides an overview of where waste goes after it's put in garbage cans. Strong organization, an easy-to-read text, and well-integrated photographs contribute to a clear, if slight, introduction to waste disposal. "Critical Thinking Using the Common Core" questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Here to There series. "Milk, cereal, and fruit are favorite breakfast foods." This book offers an overview of the journeys of three common foods from farm to factory to grocery store. Large stock photos show different phases of production and diverse families enjoying breakfast; the easy-to-read text is slight but accessible. The book introduces nonfiction conventions and provides Common Core applications. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Pebble Books: Great Hispanic and Latino Americans series. The goals and achievements of prominent Latino and Hispanic Americans are highlighted in this accessible series, though this heritage is mentioned in passing if at all. Well-chosen photographs combine with a level-appropriate amount of information focusing on each subject's early education and the influences that led to careers and accomplishments. The simple, pointed prose will appeal to new readers. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Books: Great Hispanic and Latino Americans titles: Cesar Chavez, Ellen Ochoa, and Sonia Sotomayor.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Dogs, Dogs, Dogs series. In these large-trim volumes for young children, easy-to-read text in big font supplies bite-size bits of information about German shepherds and Chihuahuas; size, physical and behavioral traits, as well as suggestions for grooming, feeding, training, etc. are all superficially touched on. Full-page color photographs showcase the appeal of these very different dog breeds. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dogs, Dogs, Dogs titles: All About Chihuahuas and All About German Shepherds.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Dogs, Dogs, Dogs series. In these large-trim volumes for young children, easy-to-read text in big font supplies bite-size bits of information about German shepherds and Chihuahuas; size, physical and behavioral traits, as well as suggestions for grooming, feeding, training, etc. are all superficially touched on. Full-page color photographs showcase the appeal of these very different dog breeds. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dogs, Dogs, Dogs titles: All About Chihuahuas and All About German Shepherds.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 First Facts: Map Mania series. These books look at how maps are used, different kinds of maps, and the symbols found on maps. The illustrations include a combination of actual maps, photographs, and drawings to clarify the topics; several mapping activities are presented for readers to try. Although the texts are not particularly lively, they are straightforward and clearly written. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Map Mania titles: Ways to Find Your Way and If Maps Could Talk.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley