(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. From baseball to dolls, kites, books, and playgrounds, this slight but interesting text about the history of games and hobbies reveals the continually adapting nature of play. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. This slight text reveals past challenges and present-day advantages of various aspects of education, from buses to desks to homework. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Imagining the Future series. From doctors to teachers to firefighters and more, this slight text reveals past challenges and present-day advantages resulting from the steady growth and continued development of technology. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Ashleigh Finn

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane series. In this series, man's best friend is showcased helping with human therapy, providing assistance to police officers and firefighters, and saving lives through search-and-rescue work. The texts provide superficial basic information about the animals' training and give examples of specific heroic canines. Numerous photographs show the dogs at work in each specialty area. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane titles: Fire Dog Heroes, Guide Dog Heroes, Police Dog Heroes, Search and Rescue Dog Heroes, Service Dog Heroes, and Therapy Dog Heroes.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Far-Out Guide to the Solar System series. These texts explore a range of topics about bodies in the solar system, covering both planetary science and the technology used to explore and gather data. The formats are a little crowded with main text, detailed captions for the many color photographs and diagrams, "Far-Out Fact" text boxes, and "Fast Facts" lists. There are six other fall 2010 titles in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Far-Out Guide to the Solar System titles: Far-Out Guide to Asteroids and Comets, Far-Out Guide to Earth, Far-Out Guide to Icy Dwarf Planets, Far-Out Guide to Mars, Far-Out Guide to the Moon, and Far-Out Guide to the Sun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Zoom In on Dinosaurs! series. Illustrated by Bob Walters & Jeff Breeden. Beginning readers are presented with basic information and vocabulary about dinosaur species. Each two-page section--with titles such as "Head and Teeth," "Tails," "Babies," and "Home"--includes several factual sentences about the animals, their bodies, and behaviors. Comparisons to familiar objects help readers visualize dinosaur sizes and shapes. Illustrations portraying the dinosaurs in their habitats vary in quality and detail. Review covers these Zoom In on Dinosaurs! titles: Diplodocus Up Close, Pterosaurs Up Close, Stegosaurus Up Close, Triceratops Up Close, Tyrannosaurus Rex Up Close, and Velociraptor Up Close.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Zoom In on Dinosaurs! series. Illustrated by John Bindon. Beginning readers are presented with basic information and vocabulary about dinosaur species. Each two-page section--with titles such as "Head and Teeth," "Tails," "Babies," and "Home"--includes several factual sentences about the animals, their bodies, and behaviors. Comparisons to familiar objects help readers visualize dinosaur sizes and shapes. Illustrations portraying the dinosaurs in their habitats vary in quality and detail. Review covers these Zoom In on Dinosaurs! titles: Diplodocus Up Close, Pterosaurs Up Close, Stegosaurus Up Close, Triceratops Up Close, Tyrannosaurus Rex Up Close, and Velociraptor Up Close.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford