(4) 4-6 Batman & Robin Crime Scene Investigations series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Batman and Robin use their scientific knowledge of fingerprint analysis (Thieves) and fire investigation (Flames) to track down stolen volumes of Shakespeare and catch an arsonist, respectively. Cartoon illustrations and mildly engaging mysteries add interest to this mid-elementary series, but the scientific explanations feel rather forced and the font is small. "More About" pages are appended to each. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Batman & Robin Crime Scene Investigations titles: The Felon's Fowl Flames and The Prints of Thieves.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 Batman & Robin Crime Scene Investigations series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Batman and Robin use their scientific knowledge of fingerprint analysis (Thieves) and fire investigation (Flames) to track down stolen volumes of Shakespeare and catch an arsonist, respectively. Cartoon illustrations and mildly engaging mysteries add interest to this mid-elementary series, but the scientific explanations feel rather forced and the font is small. "More About" pages are appended to each. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Batman & Robin Crime Scene Investigations titles: The Felon's Fowl Flames and The Prints of Thieves.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 Scooby-Doo! Scooby-Doo Solves It with S.T.E.M. series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Scooby-Doo and friends uncover the banal truth behind a mutant crocodile and a chemical reaction–causing ghost using their knowledge of electricity and chemistry. Cartoon illustrations and spooky trappings add atmosphere to these elementary physical-science stories, but the scientific explanations are stilted and the tiny font hampers readability. "Science and Engineering Practices" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Scooby-Doo! Scooby-Doo Solves It with S.T.E.M. titles: Scooby-Doo!, a Science of Chemical Reactions Mystery and Scooby-Doo!, a Science of Electricity Mystery.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Color by Heather Breckel. Letters by Shawn Lee. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April solve problems and fight bad guys in these comic books adapted from the Nickelodeon show. Episodes include hallucinogenic poison darts, a military-equipment junkyard, carnivorous plants, and zombie mayhem at a sleep research institute. The slim plots are carried by the energetic panel art and the characters' trademark slangy banter and playful jabs at one another. Review covers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Color by Heather Breckel. Letters by Shawn Lee. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April solve problems and fight bad guys in these comic books adapted from the Nickelodeon show. Episodes include hallucinogenic poison darts, a military-equipment junkyard, carnivorous plants, and zombie mayhem at a sleep research institute. The slim plots are carried by the energetic panel art and the characters' trademark slangy banter and playful jabs at one another. Review covers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Color by Heather Breckel. Letters by Shawn Lee. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April solve problems and fight bad guys in these comic books adapted from the Nickelodeon show. Episodes include hallucinogenic poison darts, a military-equipment junkyard, carnivorous plants, and zombie mayhem at a sleep research institute. The slim plots are carried by the energetic panel art and the characters' trademark slangy banter and playful jabs at one another. Review covers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 4-6 Scooby-Doo! Scooby-Doo Solves It with S.T.E.M. series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Scooby-Doo and pals use their knowledge of topics such as sound waves and energy to unmask a Pied Piper–like zombie and a ghost with electrical powers. Cartoon illustrations and mildly spooky mysteries add flavor to this mid-elementary physical-science series, but the scientific explanations feel forced and the font is too small. "Science and Engineering Practices" are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Scooby-Doo! Scooby-Doo Solves It with S.T.E.M. titles: The High-Voltage Ghost and A Song of Zombies.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Color by Heather Breckel. Letters by Shawn Lee. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April solve problems and fight bad guys in these comic books adapted from the Nickelodeon show. Episodes include hallucinogenic poison darts, a military-equipment junkyard, carnivorous plants, and zombie mayhem at a sleep research institute. The slim plots are carried by the energetic panel art and the characters' trademark slangy banter and playful jabs at one another. Review covers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) K-3 Unmasking Monsters with Scooby-Doo! series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. In these books, Scooby thinks he sees a legendary creature ("rombie," "rampire," "rerewolf"), and the gang launches into a discussion of monster lore as Shaggy and Scooby try not to freak out. The speech-balloon text superficially covers appearance, behaviors, and weaknesses. The familiar--and not scary--cartoon illustrations and undemanding texts make these adequate introductions for young monster fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unmasking Monsters with Scooby-Doo! titles: Scooby-Doo! And the Truth Behind Zombies, Scooby-Doo! And the Truth Behind Vampires, and Scooby-Doo! And the Truth Behind Werewolves.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Green Lantern series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela & Gabe Eltaeb. Lettering by Saida Temofonte. Hal Jordan and alien Kilowog, both Green Lanterns, along with their sentient computer Aya, defend the galaxy against sinister threats in another adaptation of the animated TV series. An action-packed plot and quippy dialogue bolster the satisfactory cartoon-panel art and long-winded exposition. Fans of the show may enjoy visiting with the characters. "Visual Questions" are appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Connor Joel Park

(4) 4-6 Green Lantern series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and alien Kilowog, along with their sentient computer Aya, defend the galaxy against sinister threats in these adaptations of the animated TV series. Action-packed plots and quippy dialogue bolster the satisfactory cartoon-panel art and long-winded exposition. Fans of the show may enjoy visiting with the characters. "Visual Questions & Prompts" are appended. Glos. Review covers these Green Lantern titles: Bounty Hunter and True Colors.

Reviewer: Connor Joel Park

(4) 4-6 Green Lantern series. Illustrated by Dario Brizuela. Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and alien Kilowog, along with their sentient computer Aya, defend the galaxy against sinister threats in these adaptations of the animated TV series. Action-packed plots and quippy dialogue bolster the satisfactory cartoon-panel art and long-winded exposition. Fans of the show may enjoy visiting with the characters. "Visual Questions & Prompts" are appended. Glos. Review covers these Green Lantern titles: Bounty Hunter and True Colors.

Reviewer: Connor Joel Park