(3) 4-6 Native American Histories series. Generously illustrated with a mixture of black-and-white and color contemporary and historical photographs, the short chapters provide basic information about the groups' histories, religious observances, and modern-day life. Each book includes an activity (craft or recipe) and recommended places to visit. The clean design is only occasionally marred by awkward page breaks. Sidebars give additional information. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Histories titles: The Cherokees, The Navajos, and The Iroquois.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) 4-6 Carolrhoda Nature Watch series. Photographs by Jerry Boucher. These three books in the series will be a useful addition to the reference section in the children's library. The birds are each described in detail, including physical characteristics, feeding, and mating habits, as well as their relationships with humans. Crisp, well-captioned color photos accompany the text, which is suitable for middle-grade readers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Carolrhoda Nature Watch titles: North American Pelicans, Penguins, and Bald Eagles.]

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Mummies series. These high-interest, low reading-level books organize their subjects by location, geography, and method of preservation in blandly delivered texts. A large emphasis is placed on the modern science and technology used to gain information from the mummies about lifestyles and causes of death. The accessible design includes photographs and maps. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Mummies titles: Ice Mummies, The Royal Mummies, and Bog Mummies.]

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(4) 4-6 Mummies series. In this high-interest, low reading-level text, Wilcox discusses discoveries of animal mummies, both those preserved through natural conditions and those mummified by people. Much of the book is spent explaining methods of research on the mummies to facilitate knowledge of extinct animals. Color photos, maps, and illustrations accompany the blandly delievered text. Glos., ind.

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(4) K-3 Learning about Dogs series. These volumes begin with an interesting summary of the origins and history of each breed. In addition, they include information about the temperament and general characteristics of the dogs and how to care for them. Although the sentences are sometimes short and choppy, there is quite a bit of information in the text and in the "quick facts" section. A list of Internet sites and addresses is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Learning about Dogs series. These volumes begin with an interesting summary of the origins and history of each breed. In addition, they include information about the temperament and general characteristics of the dogs and how to care for them. Although the sentences are sometimes short and choppy, there is quite a bit of information in the text and in the "quick facts" section. A list of Internet sites and addresses is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Learning about Dogs series. These volumes begin with an interesting summary of the origins and history of each breed. In addition, they include information about the temperament and general characteristics of the dogs and how to care for them. Although the sentences are sometimes short and choppy, there is quite a bit of information in the text and in the "quick facts" section. A list of Internet sites and addresses is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Learning about Dogs series. These volumes begin with an interesting summary of the origins and history of each breed. In addition, they include information about the temperament and general characteristics of the dogs and how to care for them. Although the sentences are sometimes short and choppy, there is quite a bit of information in the text and in the "quick facts" section. A list of Internet sites and addresses is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) 4-6 This well-researched book looks at attitudes toward death and the dead from ancient times to the present. The accessible text examines prepared mummies and those preserved by climactic conditions and discusses what these finds can tell scientists about past cultures. Plenty of well-chosen photos of human remains enhance the text (a few are a bit difficult to decipher). A list of websites and an annotated bibliography are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn