(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) K-3 Spot Sports series. Each slim easy reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four sport-specific vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized around these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of facts. The volumes are light on substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Sports series. Each slim easy reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four sport-specific vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized around these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of facts. The volumes are light on substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Sports series. Each slim easy reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four sport-specific vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized around these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of facts. The volumes are light on substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Sports series. Each slim easy reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four sport-specific vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized around these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of facts. The volumes are light on substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Sports series. Each slim easy reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four sport-specific vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized around these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of facts. The volumes are light on substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) PS Illustrated by Richard Smythe. A crane (the bird) takes flight ("Lift"); on a facing page, a (mechanical) crane hoists dirt ("Lift"). One crane gathers sticks with its beak ("Grab"); the other crane hoists beams ("Grab"”). As pages turn, vibrant illustrations show that each crane is building a home: one a nest, the other a house. File this one under "Elementary but Ingenious Picture Books."

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Spot Mighty Machines series. Each slim early reader opens with a photo glossary highlighting four truck-related vocabulary words, accompanied by instructions: "Look for these words and pictures as you read." The following spreads are organized by these keywords, with bright stock photos and a smattering of basic facts. The volumes lack substance but effectively reinforce the meaning of a small number of relevant terms. Also available in Spanish. Review covers these Spot Mighty Machines titles: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tanker Trucks, and Tow Trucks.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 When I Grow Up series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. In a cheerful series of career books aimed at younger readers, each begins with a child imagining what he or she will do as a grownup. Overall, the series' cast is eclectic in gender and race, and there's welcome diversity in the occupations represented. The job descriptions are clear, and the cartoony illustrations are appealing. A hands-on craft activity is included. Glos. Review covers these When I Grow Up titles: When I Grow Up I'll Be a Carpenter, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Librarian, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Police Officer, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Teacher, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Truck Driver, When I Grow Up I'll Be an Engineer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) K-3 When I Grow Up series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. In a cheerful series of career books aimed at younger readers, each begins with a child imagining what he or she will do as a grownup. Overall, the series' cast is eclectic in gender and race, and there's welcome diversity in the occupations represented. The job descriptions are clear, and the cartoony illustrations are appealing. A hands-on craft activity is included. Glos. Review covers these When I Grow Up titles: When I Grow Up I'll Be a Carpenter, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Librarian, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Police Officer, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Teacher, When I Grow Up I'll Be a Truck Driver, When I Grow Up I'll Be an Engineer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee