(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) K-3 Kids of Character series. This leveled series makes somewhat abstract concepts accessible for early readers. All books follow the same structure: featured trait (kind, responsible, etc.) is first defined in general terms. Subsequent texts, accompanied by generic stock photos, highlight examples of that trait in practice in the neighborhood, at school, and at home, before the books end abruptly. They're not exciting, but they could be useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids of Character titles: I Am a Good Citizen, I Am Helpful, I Am Honest, I Am Kind, I Am Respectful, and I Am Responsible.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Kids of Character series. This leveled series makes somewhat abstract concepts accessible for early readers. All books follow the same structure: featured trait (kind, responsible, etc.) is first defined in general terms. Subsequent texts, accompanied by generic stock photos, highlight examples of that trait in practice in the neighborhood, at school, and at home, before the books end abruptly. They're not exciting, but they could be useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids of Character titles: I Am a Good Citizen, I Am Helpful, I Am Honest, I Am Kind, I Am Respectful, and I Am Responsible.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) K-3 Fast Lane: Drag Racing series. These exclamation point–heavy texts give readers an inside look at the sport of drag racing. Types of dragsters, their performances, and safety measures employed by racers are all discussed. Concepts such as horsepower, elapsed time, traction, roll cage, and fuel types are superficially included. Vivid photographs and "Fast Fact" sidebars add interest for reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Lane: Drag Racing titles: Funny Car Dragsters, Pro Stock Dragsters, Pro Stock Motorcycle Dragsters, and Top Fuel Dragsters.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Fast Lane: Drag Racing series. These exclamation point–heavy texts give readers an inside look at the sport of drag racing. Types of dragsters, their performances, and safety measures employed by racers are all discussed. Concepts such as horsepower, elapsed time, traction, roll cage, and fuel types are superficially included. Vivid photographs and "Fast Fact" sidebars add interest for reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Lane: Drag Racing titles: Funny Car Dragsters, Pro Stock Dragsters, Pro Stock Motorcycle Dragsters, and Top Fuel Dragsters.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Fast Lane: Drag Racing series. These exclamation point–heavy texts give readers an inside look at the sport of drag racing. Types of dragsters, their performances, and safety measures employed by racers are all discussed. Concepts such as horsepower, elapsed time, traction, roll cage, and fuel types are superficially included. Vivid photographs and "Fast Fact" sidebars add interest for reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Lane: Drag Racing titles: Funny Car Dragsters, Pro Stock Dragsters, Pro Stock Motorcycle Dragsters, and Top Fuel Dragsters.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Fast Lane: Drag Racing series. These exclamation point–heavy texts give readers an inside look at the sport of drag racing. Types of dragsters, their performances, and safety measures employed by racers are all discussed. Concepts such as horsepower, elapsed time, traction, roll cage, and fuel types are superficially included. Vivid photographs and "Fast Fact" sidebars add interest for reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Lane: Drag Racing titles: Funny Car Dragsters, Pro Stock Dragsters, Pro Stock Motorcycle Dragsters, and Top Fuel Dragsters.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) K-3 Play Ball: Baseball series. A well-conceived, up-to-date look at the particular skills needed to play individual positions in baseball. Each volume discusses the title position's evolution through baseball history, describes the player's responsibilities during games, and highlights famous players. Clearly written and amply illustrated with photos of recent and current stars, these books offer solid information for young baseballers and casual fans alike. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Play Ball: Baseball titles: Batter, Catcher, Infielders, Outfielders, and Pitcher.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Play Ball: Baseball series. A well-conceived, up-to-date look at the particular skills needed to play individual positions in baseball. Each volume discusses the title position's evolution through baseball history, describes the player's responsibilities during games, and highlights famous players. Clearly written and amply illustrated with photos of recent and current stars, these books offer solid information for young baseballers and casual fans alike. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Play Ball: Baseball titles: Batter, Catcher, Infielders, Outfielders, and Pitcher.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Play Ball: Baseball series. A well-conceived, up-to-date look at the particular skills needed to play individual positions in baseball. Each volume discusses the title position's evolution through baseball history, describes the player's responsibilities during games, and highlights famous players. Clearly written and amply illustrated with photos of recent and current stars, these books offer solid information for young baseballers and casual fans alike. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Play Ball: Baseball titles: Batter, Catcher, Infielders, Outfielders, and Pitcher.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Play Ball: Baseball series. A well-conceived, up-to-date look at the particular skills needed to play individual positions in baseball. Each volume discusses the title position's evolution through baseball history, describes the player's responsibilities during games, and highlights famous players. Clearly written and amply illustrated with photos of recent and current stars, these books offer solid information for young baseballers and casual fans alike. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Play Ball: Baseball titles: Batter, Catcher, Infielders, Outfielders, and Pitcher.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Play Ball: Baseball series. A well-conceived, up-to-date look at the particular skills needed to play individual positions in baseball. Each volume discusses the title position's evolution through baseball history, describes the player's responsibilities during games, and highlights famous players. Clearly written and amply illustrated with photos of recent and current stars, these books offer solid information for young baseballers and casual fans alike. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Play Ball: Baseball titles: Batter, Catcher, Infielders, Outfielders, and Pitcher.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Kids of Character series. This leveled series makes somewhat abstract concepts accessible for early readers. All books follow the same structure: featured trait (kind, responsible, etc.) is first defined in general terms. Subsequent texts, accompanied by generic stock photos, highlight examples of that trait in practice in the neighborhood, at school, and at home, before the books end abruptly. They're not exciting, but they could be useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids of Character titles: I Am a Good Citizen, I Am Helpful, I Am Honest, I Am Kind, I Am Respectful, and I Am Responsible.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) K-3 Kids of Character series. This leveled series makes somewhat abstract concepts accessible for early readers. All books follow the same structure: featured trait (kind, responsible, etc.) is first defined in general terms. Subsequent texts, accompanied by generic stock photos, highlight examples of that trait in practice in the neighborhood, at school, and at home, before the books end abruptly. They're not exciting, but they could be useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids of Character titles: I Am a Good Citizen, I Am Helpful, I Am Honest, I Am Kind, I Am Respectful, and I Am Responsible.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(3) K-3 Killer Snakes series. This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) K-3 Kids of Character series. This leveled series makes somewhat abstract concepts accessible for early readers. All books follow the same structure: featured trait (kind, responsible, etc.) is first defined in general terms. Subsequent texts, accompanied by generic stock photos, highlight examples of that trait in practice in the neighborhood, at school, and at home, before the books end abruptly. They're not exciting, but they could be useful. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kids of Character titles: I Am a Good Citizen, I Am Helpful, I Am Honest, I Am Kind, I Am Respectful, and I Am Responsible.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi