(3) K-3 Milestone Books series. Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter. These books for younger readers offer only a few personal details and focus on the subjects' accomplishments. Krensky provides a sprightly account of the maverick Nellie Bly's work exposing corrupt politicians, unfair treatment of the mentally ill, and fraud. Soto covers Chávez's role in helping California farm workers fight for their rights. Both books include black-and-white drawings; Bly has a timeline. Bib. [Review covers these Milestone Books titles: Nellie Bly and Cesar Chavez.]

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter. This book is intended to publicize the work of the Heifer Project, a group that provides livestock to people in developing countries. In the story, Beatrice's life changes for the better when her family receives a goat. The warm tones of the acrylic paintings, the loving family depicted, and the sincere text relate the everyday activities of a young Ugandan girl. An afterword by Hillary Rodham Clinton gives information about the organization.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter. Field Mouse fears that since he can neither croak, jump, nor swim like Frog, they cannot be friends. After he warns Frog of an approaching falcon, however, he realizes that he, too, has talents, and their friendship blossoms. Full-page acrylic illustrations of Field Mouse's pond and forest home combine with painterly close-ups of the friends framed in woodland patterns to make this an attractively designed story.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley