(4) 4-6 Inventors at Work! series. Highlighting mainly lesser-known inventors of well-known products, these books straightforwardly relate the history, science, process of discovery, and the challenges each person faced in developing his or her invention. The accurate but sometimes fragmented narratives are supplemented by photos, sidebars, diagrams, and a four-page appendix about how to develop an innovative idea into an invention. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors at Work titles: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen, Scuba Man, The Coolest Inventor, Microwave Man, The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Inventors at Work! series. Highlighting mainly lesser-known inventors of well-known products, these books straightforwardly relate the history, science, process of discovery, and the challenges each person faced in developing his or her invention. The accurate but sometimes fragmented narratives are supplemented by photos, sidebars, diagrams, and a four-page appendix about how to develop an innovative idea into an invention. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors at Work titles: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen, Scuba Man, The Coolest Inventor, Microwave Man, The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Inventors at Work! series. Highlighting mainly lesser-known inventors of well-known products, these books straightforwardly relate the history, science, process of discovery, and the challenges each person faced in developing his or her invention. The accurate but sometimes fragmented narratives are supplemented by photos, sidebars, diagrams, and a four-page appendix about how to develop an innovative idea into an invention. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors at Work titles: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen, Scuba Man, The Coolest Inventor, Microwave Man, The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 What Would You Do? series. These volumes place young readers at the heart of some dilemmas of frequently studied pivotal events in American history. Sections in simple, conversational language promote discussion by alternating "What Would You Do?" questions (which are more sophisticated than the main text) with "What Really Happened." Maps and archival images add to the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Would You Do? titles: The Alamo, The Boston Tea Party, The Salem Witch Trials, and The Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 What Would You Do? series. These volumes place young readers at the heart of some dilemmas of frequently studied pivotal events in American history. Sections in simple, conversational language promote discussion by alternating "What Would You Do?" questions (which are more sophisticated than the main text) with "What Really Happened." Maps and archival images add to the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Would You Do? titles: The Alamo, The Boston Tea Party, The Salem Witch Trials, and The Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 What Would You Do? series. This volume places young readers at the heart of the events and dilemmas of Columbus's "adventure." Sections in simple, conversational language promote discussion by alternating "What Would You Do?" questions (which are more sophisticated than the main text) with "What Really Happened." Columbus's accomplishments and misdeeds are both explored. Maps and archival images add to the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 What Would You Do? series. These volumes place young readers at the heart of some dilemmas of frequently studied pivotal events in American history. Sections in simple, conversational language promote discussion by alternating "What Would You Do?" questions (which are more sophisticated than the main text) with "What Really Happened." Maps and archival images add to the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Would You Do? titles: The Alamo, The Boston Tea Party, The Salem Witch Trials, and The Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 What Would You Do? series. These volumes place young readers at the heart of some dilemmas of frequently studied pivotal events in American history. Sections in simple, conversational language promote discussion by alternating "What Would You Do?" questions (which are more sophisticated than the main text) with "What Really Happened." Maps and archival images add to the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Would You Do? titles: The Alamo, The Boston Tea Party, The Salem Witch Trials, and The Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Inventors at Work! series. Highlighting mainly lesser-known inventors of well-known products, these books straightforwardly relate the history, science, process of discovery, and the challenges each person faced in developing his or her invention. The accurate but sometimes fragmented narratives are supplemented by photos, sidebars, diagrams, and a four-page appendix about how to develop an innovative idea into an invention. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors at Work titles: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen, Scuba Man, The Coolest Inventor, Microwave Man, The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Inventors at Work! series. Highlighting mainly lesser-known inventors of well-known products, these books straightforwardly relate the history, science, process of discovery, and the challenges each person faced in developing his or her invention. The accurate but sometimes fragmented narratives are supplemented by photos, sidebars, diagrams, and a four-page appendix about how to develop an innovative idea into an invention. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors at Work titles: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Queen, Scuba Man, The Coolest Inventor, Microwave Man, The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons series. Each volume contains step-by-step directions with photos and appended traceable patterns for eight crafts requiring different skill levels. Setting these apart from most seasonal craft books, each begins with a legend and some factual information about the season, and each project is introduced by a paragraph of context (e.g., the history of bookmarks). Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons titles:Fun and Festive Fall Crafts, Fun and Festive Spring Crafts, Fun and Festive Summer Crafts, and Fun and Festive Winter Crafts.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons series. Each volume contains step-by-step directions with photos and appended traceable patterns for eight crafts requiring different skill levels. Setting these apart from most seasonal craft books, each begins with a legend and some factual information about the season, and each project is introduced by a paragraph of context (e.g., the history of bookmarks). Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons titles:Fun and Festive Fall Crafts, Fun and Festive Spring Crafts, Fun and Festive Summer Crafts, and Fun and Festive Winter Crafts.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons series. Each volume contains step-by-step directions with photos and appended traceable patterns for eight crafts requiring different skill levels. Setting these apart from most seasonal craft books, each begins with a legend and some factual information about the season, and each project is introduced by a paragraph of context (e.g., the history of bookmarks). Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons titles:Fun and Festive Fall Crafts, Fun and Festive Spring Crafts, Fun and Festive Summer Crafts, and Fun and Festive Winter Crafts.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons series. Each volume contains step-by-step directions with photos and appended traceable patterns for eight crafts requiring different skill levels. Setting these apart from most seasonal craft books, each begins with a legend and some factual information about the season, and each project is introduced by a paragraph of context (e.g., the history of bookmarks). Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Fun and Festive Crafts for the Seasons titles:Fun and Festive Fall Crafts, Fun and Festive Spring Crafts, Fun and Festive Summer Crafts, and Fun and Festive Winter Crafts.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Horses That Help with the American Humane Association series. Examining horses that work as performers, with police, pulling plows and wagons, and in therapeutic environments, these volumes address the history of horses doing such work, breeds, training, the work itself, and horse retirement. The conversational writing, plentiful examples, and occasional references to the author's own horse keep things engaging. Photos and "Fast Fact" sidebars enliven the design. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Horses That Help with the American Humane Association titles: Draft Horses, Police Horses, Performing Horses, and Therapy Horses.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Horses That Help with the American Humane Association series. Examining horses that work as performers, with police, pulling plows and wagons, and in therapeutic environments, these volumes address the history of horses doing such work, breeds, training, the work itself, and horse retirement. The conversational writing, plentiful examples, and occasional references to the author's own horse keep things engaging. Photos and "Fast Fact" sidebars enliven the design. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Horses That Help with the American Humane Association titles: Draft Horses, Police Horses, Performing Horses, and Therapy Horses.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Horses That Help with the American Humane Association series. Examining horses that work as performers, with police, pulling plows and wagons, and in therapeutic environments, these volumes address the history of horses doing such work, breeds, training, the work itself, and horse retirement. The conversational writing, plentiful examples, and occasional references to the author's own horse keep things engaging. Photos and "Fast Fact" sidebars enliven the design. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Horses That Help with the American Humane Association titles: Draft Horses, Police Horses, Performing Horses, and Therapy Horses.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Horses That Help with the American Humane Association series. Examining horses that work as performers, with police, pulling plows and wagons, and in therapeutic environments, these volumes address the history of horses doing such work, breeds, training, the work itself, and horse retirement. The conversational writing, plentiful examples, and occasional references to the author's own horse keep things engaging. Photos and "Fast Fact" sidebars enliven the design. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Horses That Help with the American Humane Association titles: Draft Horses, Police Horses, Performing Horses, and Therapy Horses.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Zoom In on Insects! series. Each book in this series focuses on the body parts, home, and life cycle of a familiar bug. Two color photos of both the entire insect and a magnified view of eyes, antennae, wings, tongues, or eggs appear on each spread, while brief text with enthusiastic ("Now that's fast!") but sometimes unspecific language offers accessible descriptions. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Zoom in on Insects! titles: Zoom in on Bees, Zoom in on Butterflies, Zoom in on Dragonflies, Zoom in on Fireflies, Zoom in on Grasshoppers, and Zoom in on Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(4) K-3 Zoom In on Insects! series. Each book in this series focuses on the body parts, home, and life cycle of a familiar bug. Two color photos of both the entire insect and a magnified view of eyes, antennae, wings, tongues, or eggs appear on each spread, while brief text with enthusiastic ("Now that's fast!") but sometimes unspecific language offers accessible descriptions. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Zoom in on Insects! titles: Zoom in on Bees, Zoom in on Butterflies, Zoom in on Dragonflies, Zoom in on Fireflies, Zoom in on Grasshoppers, and Zoom in on Ladybugs.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden