(3) K-3 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser. Branley's classic explanation of water and clouds in the atmosphere receives new, gentle illustrations of children and animals experiencing water vapor and the weather it produces in their idyllic neighborhood. The inviting text and images belie the sophistication of concepts such as evaporation and condensation, which are covered masterfully at a level appropriate for beginning scientific thinkers. Glos.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) PS Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser. Apparently the cat isn't the only musical prodigy: Bunting has altered the classic nursery rhyme to include a lion flutist, a cow trombonist, a whale drummer, and so on ("Hey diddle dar, / the horse strums guitar, / the pig plays piano with grace..."). Fraser's acrylics reflect the menagerie's musical prowess and enhance the surprise ending's payoff.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 1-3 Ogg and Bob series. Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser. Doofy cavemen Ogg and Bob take a mammoth for a pet (Meet) then try to care for him as if he were a dog (Life). Throughout both books, the slapstick exploits will elicit either giggles or groans, largely depending on readers' tolerance for faux-caveman-speak ("'How catch mammoth?' asked Bob. 'Hit with rock!' said Ogg"). Review covers these Ogg and Bob titles: Life with Mammoth, and Meet Mammoth.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 1-3 Ogg and Bob series. Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser. Doofy cavemen Ogg and Bob take a mammoth for a pet (Meet) then try to care for him as if he were a dog (Life). Throughout both books, the slapstick exploits will elicit either giggles or groans, largely depending on readers' tolerance for faux-caveman-speak ("'How catch mammoth?' asked Bob. 'Hit with rock!' said Ogg"). Review covers these Ogg and Bob titles: Life with Mammoth, and Meet Mammoth.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) K-3 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser. This revision retains the original's easy-to-read text, detailing particular characteristics of frogs such as size, voice, and skin. New illustrations contain additional information about various kinds of frogs and their geographic location and, although less clear when depicting frogs mating and amphibian evolution, generally support both the text and the beginning reader. An experiment about frog eggs is included. Bib.

Reviewer: Betty Carter