(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others") and light on groundbreaking information (Marano "likes to eat home-cooked meals") but accessible to reluctant readers. The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Daft Punk, Laura Marano, Lorde, and Shakira.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others") and light on groundbreaking information (Marano "likes to eat home-cooked meals") but accessible to reluctant readers. The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Daft Punk, Laura Marano, Lorde, and Shakira.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others") and light on groundbreaking information (Marano "likes to eat home-cooked meals") but accessible to reluctant readers. The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Daft Punk, Laura Marano, Lorde, and Shakira.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others") and light on groundbreaking information (Marano "likes to eat home-cooked meals") but accessible to reluctant readers. The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Daft Punk, Laura Marano, Lorde, and Shakira.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series. These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--e.g., Montezuma II, Chief Joseph, and Chief Temcumseh--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: Native Americans titles: Aztec, Blackfoot, Nez Perce, and Shawnee.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series. These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--e.g., Montezuma II, Chief Joseph, and Chief Temcumseh--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: Native Americans titles: Aztec, Blackfoot, Nez Perce, and Shawnee.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series. These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--e.g., Montezuma II, Chief Joseph, and Chief Temcumseh--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: Native Americans titles: Aztec, Blackfoot, Nez Perce, and Shawnee.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series. These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--e.g., Montezuma II, Chief Joseph, and Chief Temcumseh--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: Native Americans titles: Aztec, Blackfoot, Nez Perce, and Shawnee.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these phenomena. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Zombies.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these phenomena. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Zombies.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these creatures. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these creatures. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these creatures. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these creatures. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures series. Each of these formulaic books begins with "scary stories" and some history about the titular creature. General facts ("Did you know?" asides are scattered throughout) lead to a final "What Do You Think?" chapter. The coverage is superficial, but straightforward and accessible language, lots of illustrations and photographs, and open page design make the volumes adequate introductions to these phenomena. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Creepy Creatures titles: Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Zombies.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others"), and some life stories are necessarily oversimplified (e.g., "drugs caused problems" for Robert Downey, Jr.). The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Andrew Garfield, Hunter Hayes, Phillips Phillips, and Robert Downey Jr..

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others"), and some life stories are necessarily oversimplified (e.g., "drugs caused problems" for Robert Downey, Jr.). The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Andrew Garfield, Hunter Hayes, Phillips Phillips, and Robert Downey Jr..

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others"), and some life stories are necessarily oversimplified (e.g., "drugs caused problems" for Robert Downey, Jr.). The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Andrew Garfield, Hunter Hayes, Phillips Phillips, and Robert Downey Jr..

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These brief, formulaic biographies introduce young fans to each celebrity's life and career, from "family ties" to fame to a bright future. The plain text is heavily templated (each celebrity, for example, "likes to help others"), and some life stories are necessarily oversimplified (e.g., "drugs caused problems" for Robert Downey, Jr.). The colorful, star-studded layouts showcase clear, full-page stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Andrew Garfield, Hunter Hayes, Phillips Phillips, and Robert Downey Jr..

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series. These titles give a brief overview of each of these Native American nations, discussing such topics as their past and present territory, food, art and handicrafts, and religious beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--for example, Geronimo, Dull Knife, and Sitting Bull--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books titles: Native Americans titles: Apache, Cheyenne, Navajo, and Sioux.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey