(4) K-3 Cat-ographies series. These volumes discuss history, characteristics, and how to care for the title cat breed. Anecdotes about famous or otherwise noteworthy cats (e.g., the Siamese whose meows drew attention to its unconscious owner) are included. The many photographs will appeal to cat lovers, though they--combined with captions and text boxes--tend to crowd the main texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cat-ographies titles: Persians, Abyssinians, American Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Maine Coons, and Siamese.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Dog Heroes series. The work of "dog heroes" includes providing assistance to military personnel (Baghdad), being trained by inmates as disability helpers (Prison), and assisting scientists in protecting wildlife and the environment (Eco). The volumes are slight but accessible, with numerous photographs and personal anecdotes rounding out the texts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Dog Heroes titles: Baghdad Pups, Prison Puppies, and Eco Dogs.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 1-3 All Aboard Math Reader series. Illustrated by Chris Demarest. A soccer team coached by a math teacher calls itself the Fractions and has fractions as jersey numbers. During tryouts, practice, and a game, the players learn about fractions from situations that they encounter: e.g., the sixteen kids must equally divide up eight oranges. The math aspect of the book seems forced, but the pleasant story and loose, bright illustrations will satisfy kids at the target reading level.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam