(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fast Track: Simple Machines series. Captioned color photographs and instructive diagrams accompany these clear, simple texts that explain to young readers the science, mechanics, history, applications, and embellishments of six simple machines. An appended pictorial spread quizzes readers on identifying the machine being discussed, followed by a one-page set of directions describing how to build the machine and use it practically. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Track: Simple Machines titles: Levers, Pulleys, Ramps, Screws, Wedges, and Wheels and Axles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Dinosaur Detectives series. This series presents extremely minimal but well-organized content on dinosaurs and ancient reptiles, mainly lesser-known species. Each slight field guide–like entry features a scientific name with pronunciation guidance, a few facts in simple sentences, and a labeled illustration of what the animal may have looked like; additional boxes show where fossil remains were found and a to-scale comparison to humans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dinosaur Detectives titles: Archaeopteryx and Other Flying Reptiles, Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs, Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles, Placodus and Other Swimming Reptiles, Stegosaurus and Other Jurassic Dinosaurs, and Tyrannosaurus and Other Cretaceous Dinosaurs.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Readers interested in hair braiding will appreciate this well-designed instruction manual, organized into categories such as "School Hair" and "Party Hair." Each spread's verso shows the finished style and identifies the difficulty level and required materials; the recto has clear instructions and photos of each step (featuring primarily, but not exclusively, Caucasian models). The approachable package makes complicated-looking braids seem (hair)do-able.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Bolt: Gearhead Garage series. Action-packed color photographs, diagrams, and charts are the focus of these minimal-text introductions to different engine-powered racing vehicles. Each book consists of four brief chapters discussing topics such as the vehicle's history, external features, statistics, race venues, safety gear, and projections about the vehicle's future. Oddly, little information is provided about interior features or how the vehicles run. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Gearhead Garage titles: Dirt Bikes, Funny Cars, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, and Hydroplanes.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Bolt: Gearhead Garage series. Action-packed color photographs, diagrams, and charts are the focus of these minimal-text introductions to different engine-powered racing vehicles. Each book consists of four brief chapters discussing topics such as the vehicle's history, external features, statistics, race venues, safety gear, and projections about the vehicle's future. Oddly, little information is provided about interior features or how the vehicles run. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Gearhead Garage titles: Dirt Bikes, Funny Cars, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, and Hydroplanes.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Bolt: Gearhead Garage series. Action-packed color photographs, diagrams, and charts are the focus of these minimal-text introductions to different engine-powered racing vehicles. Each book consists of four brief chapters discussing topics such as the vehicle's history, external features, statistics, race venues, safety gear, and projections about the vehicle's future. Oddly, little information is provided about interior features or how the vehicles run. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Gearhead Garage titles: Dirt Bikes, Funny Cars, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, and Hydroplanes.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Bolt: Gearhead Garage series. Action-packed color photographs, diagrams, and charts are the focus of these minimal-text introductions to different engine-powered racing vehicles. Each book consists of four brief chapters discussing topics such as the vehicle's history, external features, statistics, race venues, safety gear, and projections about the vehicle's future. Oddly, little information is provided about interior features or how the vehicles run. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Gearhead Garage titles: Dirt Bikes, Funny Cars, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, and Hydroplanes.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Bolt: Gearhead Garage series. Action-packed color photographs, diagrams, and charts are the focus of these minimal-text introductions to different engine-powered racing vehicles. Each book consists of four brief chapters discussing topics such as the vehicle's history, external features, statistics, race venues, safety gear, and projections about the vehicle's future. Oddly, little information is provided about interior features or how the vehicles run. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Gearhead Garage titles: Dirt Bikes, Funny Cars, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, and Hydroplanes.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Explorers series. Illustrated by Mark Bergin. Appealing color illustrations and informative diagrams complement this historical overview of the U.S. space program. There's an emphasis on the seventeen Apollo missions, in particular the Apollo 11 moon landing. The book also clearly explains the technology of spacecraft, describes the astronauts' daily routine in space, and summarizes "what happened next" in U.S. space flight. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Familiar stories from both the Old and New Testaments are briefly described to introduce a related craft: a dove with Noah's Ark, shepherds with the Nativity, etc. Clearly illustrated step-by-step directions, simple equipment (e.g., glue, scissors), and easily available materials (cardboard boxes, felt, googly eyes) make the sturdy craft book accessible and welcoming to a range of crafting skill levels.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges