(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Focusing on green architecture, the volume explores different building materials and alternative energy. The LEED system ("used to measure how green a building is") is discussed along with things families can do to be environmentally friendly. The information is useful, but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less-relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Energy focuses on the positives and negatives of various types of alternative energies--solar, wind, and hydroelectric, to name a few--while Transportation emphasizes hybrid cars, public transportation, and cycling as greener alternatives to driving gasoline-fueled automobiles. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Transportation and Earth-Friendly Energy.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. These books overlap in information, emphasizing carrying reusable water bottles and shopping bags and buying greener cleaning supplies. Shopping also discusses energy-efficient appliances and toys while Living includes facts about composting and recycling. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Living and Earth-Friendly Shopping.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 Famous Lives series. The volumes in this readable series are chock-full of trivia about the title figures. Section headings help organize the information (and will help readers navigate the crowded spreads) while sidebars provide additional information. Each title's "A Day in the Life" section and "Do You Have What It Takes?" personality quiz may engage readers. The many photographs are generally relevant. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Famous Lives titles: Simon Cowell, Barack Obama, and J.K. Rowling.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Energy focuses on the positives and negatives of various types of alternative energies--solar, wind, and hydroelectric, to name a few--while Transportation emphasizes hybrid cars, public transportation, and cycling as greener alternatives to driving gasoline-fueled automobiles. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Transportation and Earth-Friendly Energy.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. This book focuses on what it means for produce to be grown or livestock raised in an environmentally friendly manner. Topics include sustainability, pesticide use, and free-range and organic farming. The information that's there is useful, but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. These books overlap in information, emphasizing carrying reusable water bottles and shopping bags and buying greener cleaning supplies. Shopping also discusses energy-efficient appliances and toys while Living includes facts about composting and recycling. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Living and Earth-Friendly Shopping.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 Famous Lives series. This readable volume is chock-full of trivia about cycling champion Armstrong (minus doping allegations and divorce). Section headings help organize the information--and will help readers navigate the crowded spreads--while sidebars provide additional information. The "A Day in the Life" section and "Do You Have What It Takes?" personality quiz may engage readers. The many photographs are generally relevant. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) 4-6 Famous Lives series. The volumes in this readable series are chock-full of trivia about the title figures. Section headings help organize the information (and will help readers navigate the crowded spreads) while sidebars provide additional information. Each title's "A Day in the Life" section and "Do You Have What It Takes?" personality quiz may engage readers. The many photographs are generally relevant. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Famous Lives titles: Simon Cowell, Barack Obama, and J.K. Rowling.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Armed and Dangerous series. This series focuses on how creatures use their natural powers to hunt and to guard against predators. Sidebars, "Fun Facts" (e.g., "Skunks can even spray predators while upside down!"), and photographs bolster the uneven information. The last page in each volume discuses human interaction with the title creatures and how to avoid getting in their way. Glos., ind. Review covers these Armed and Dangerous titles: Chomp!, Phew!, Poison!, Poke!, and Sting!

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) K-3 Armed and Dangerous series. This series focuses on how creatures use their natural powers to hunt and to guard against predators. Sidebars, "Fun Facts" (e.g., "Skunks can even spray predators while upside down!"), and photographs bolster the uneven information. The last page in each volume discuses human interaction with the title creatures and how to avoid getting in their way. Glos., ind. Review covers these Armed and Dangerous titles: Chomp!, Phew!, Poison!, Poke!, and Sting!

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) K-3 Armed and Dangerous series. This series focuses on how creatures use their natural powers to hunt and to guard against predators. Electric eels, electric rays, knife fish, and stargazers are here highlighted. Sidebars, a map, "Fun Facts," and photographs bolster the uneven information. The last page discuses "Electric Fish and People" ("In most cases, electric fish are not a big danger to people"). Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) K-3 Armed and Dangerous series. This series focuses on how creatures use their natural powers to hunt and to guard against predators. Sidebars, "Fun Facts" (e.g., "Skunks can even spray predators while upside down!"), and photographs bolster the uneven information. The last page in each volume discuses human interaction with the title creatures and how to avoid getting in their way. Glos., ind. Review covers these Armed and Dangerous titles: Chomp!, Phew!, Poison!, Poke!, and Sting!

Reviewer: Nancy Hull