(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Big Picture Sports series. Just a modicum of information, presented in large, easy-to-read type, characterizes these slim books on NFL teams. What they do have, though, are lots of colorful action photos; some interactive pages; and features, such as headers, captions, and maps, that help teach nonfiction conventions. These could also be good resources for struggling readers. There are twenty-six other fall 2016 books in this series. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Picture Sports titles: Meet the Arizona Cardinals, Meet the Atlanta Falcons, Meet the Chicago Bears, Meet the New England Patriots, Meet the Philadelphia Eagles, and Meet the Seattle Seahawks.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Tech Bytes series. These two additions to the series explore budding technologies, describing the amazing potential--and incumbent risks--of autonomous vehicles and 3-D printing. Although text-heavy, both books provide robust introductions to important topics through clear text, concrete examples, and strong organization. The series relies on intriguing contents, which the bland covers identify rather than advertise. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Tech Bytes titles: Self-Driving Car and 3-D Printing.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. This slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces oft-debated issues surrounding obesity. Chapters open with a key question (e.g. "Can the Government Prevent Obesity?"), followed by "Yes" and "No" arguments that advance opposing theses; follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy text. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Tech Bytes series. These two additions to the series explore budding technologies, describing the amazing potential--and incumbent risks--of autonomous vehicles and 3-D printing. Although text-heavy, both books provide robust introductions to important topics through clear text, concrete examples, and strong organization. The series relies on intriguing contents, which the bland covers identify rather than advertise. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Tech Bytes titles: Self-Driving Car and 3-D Printing.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Tech Bytes series. These two installments in the new-technologies series explore the history of two human assistive technologies: artificial eyes and wearable robotic exoskeletons. Although text-heavy, both books make the information accessible through clear organization, strong writing, and thorough back matter. Limited photographs and bland (if direct) covers do not advertise the fascinating subject matter as well as they might. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Tech Bytes titles: Wearable Robots and Artifical Eyes.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Matters of Opinion series. Each slim volume models persuasive essay writing and broadly introduces an oft-debated school-related social issue. Chapters open with a key question, followed by arguments (first "Yes," then "No") that advance a thesis. Follow-up sections highlight the debate techniques implemented. Relevant stock photos break up the somewhat choppy texts. Essay-writing guidelines are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Matters of Opinion titles: School Violence, Bullying, and Cell Phones.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Tech Bytes series. These two installments in the new-technologies series explore the history of two human assistive technologies: artificial eyes and wearable robotic exoskeletons. Although text-heavy, both books make the information accessible through clear organization, strong writing, and thorough back matter. Limited photographs and bland (if direct) covers do not advertise the fascinating subject matter as well as they might. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Tech Bytes titles: Wearable Robots and Artifical Eyes.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 How Money Works series. Illustrated by Mark Beech. These volumes make a good base for financial literacy, covering personal finances and moving to ever-widening economic systems. Small, easily digested blocks of text and numerous silly cartoons dot each page. More than an assembly of facts, the series also espouses fair trade options, charitable contributions, conflict resolution, and more. Thoughtful discussion questions are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Money Works titles: World Money, Your Money, Country Money, and Family Money.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 How Money Works series. Illustrated by Mark Beech. These volumes make a good base for financial literacy, covering personal finances and moving to ever-widening economic systems. Small, easily digested blocks of text and numerous silly cartoons dot each page. More than an assembly of facts, the series also espouses fair trade options, charitable contributions, conflict resolution, and more. Thoughtful discussion questions are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Money Works titles: World Money, Your Money, Country Money, and Family Money.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Beginning to Read Book series. These slight books use high-frequency words to encourage early readers to read independently. The simple layout and bright, colorful images may draw beginning readers in, but the stilted texts aren't engaging. Readers will glean some basic facts about each sport. Reading reinforcement tips are included. Review covers these Beginning to Read Book titles: Let's Play Basketball, Let's Play Football, Let's Play Hockey, and Let's Play Soccer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Beginning to Read Book series. These slight books use high-frequency words to encourage early readers to read independently. The simple layout and bright, colorful images may draw beginning readers in, but the stilted texts aren't engaging. Readers will glean some basic facts about each sport. Reading reinforcement tips are included. Review covers these Beginning to Read Book titles: Let's Play Basketball, Let's Play Football, Let's Play Hockey, and Let's Play Soccer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Beginning to Read Book series. These slight books use high-frequency words to encourage early readers to read independently. The simple layout and bright, colorful images may draw beginning readers in, but the stilted texts aren't engaging. Readers will glean some basic facts about each sport. Reading reinforcement tips are included. Review covers these Beginning to Read Book titles: Let's Play Basketball, Let's Play Football, Let's Play Hockey, and Let's Play Soccer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Beginning to Read Book series. These slight books use high-frequency words to encourage early readers to read independently. The simple layout and bright, colorful images may draw beginning readers in, but the stilted texts aren't engaging. Readers will glean some basic facts about each sport. Reading reinforcement tips are included. Review covers these Beginning to Read Book titles: Let's Play Basketball, Let's Play Football, Let's Play Hockey, and Let's Play Soccer.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee