(4) K-3 My Favorite Writer series. Designed for school assignments, these brief biographies focus on what inspired and helped each writer. In addition to facts about the subject's life, the books include a diagram of "The Publishing Process," as well as a section titled "Writing a Biography Review." Although the flow of the information is occasionally awkward, fans and others will find the books in this series clear and accessible. Glos., ind. [Review covers these My Favorite Writer titles: E. B. White and Beverly Cleary.]

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 International Organizations series. This clearly written text discusses the history of this environmental organization, as well as key issues such as global warming, deforestation, and nuclear disarmament. Color photos, "Quick Fact[s]," boxed quotes, and case studies about Greenpeace campaigns (e.g., Save the Whales) are interspersed throughout, and, while informative, make for choppy reading. A list of resources is appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 International Organizations series. This overview of the Peace Corps, featuring spreads on its history, mission, and domestic components, focuses on the organization rather than on the experience. Color photos, sidebars, and "case studies" of volunteers personalize the information somewhat. Although the text is patronizing toward the Peace Corps host countries, the book offers a good introduction to the program. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Zoo Life series. Each of these series books focuses on the birth and early life of a baby zoo animal. Along with facts about physical characteristics and behavior, the text also discusses the difference between life in the wild and life in a zoo, raising questions ("Should newborn baby animals be put on public display?") for readers to think about. The texts are clear, as are most, though not all, of the color photos. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Zoo Life titles: Project Elephant and Project Hippopotamus.]

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) K-3 Zoo Life series. Each of these series books focuses on the birth and early life of a baby zoo animal. Along with facts about physical characteristics and behavior, the text also discusses the difference between life in the wild and life in a zoo, raising questions ("Should newborn baby animals be put on public display?") for readers to think about. The texts are clear, as are most, though not all, of the color photos. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Zoo Life titles: Project Elephant and Project Hippopotamus.]

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) K-3 My Favorite Writer series. Designed for school assignments, these brief biographies focus on what inspired and helped each writer. In addition to facts about the subject's life, the books include a diagram of "The Publishing Process," as well as a section titled "Writing a Biography Review." Although the flow of the information is occasionally awkward, fans and others will find the books in this series clear and accessible. Glos., ind. [Review covers these My Favorite Writer titles: E. B. White and Beverly Cleary.]

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee