(4) K-3 First Guide to Maps series. These books provide simple introductions to types of maps and how to use them. The illustrations are primarily examples of different kinds of maps. Activity suggestions are a helpful addition, but the vague instructions may need supplemental explanation. Much of the information is repeated across volumes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Maps titles: Mapping the Land, Mapping the United States, Mapping the World, Mapping Your Community, and Reading Maps.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) K-3 First Guide to Maps series. These books provide simple introductions to types of maps and how to use them. The illustrations are primarily examples of different kinds of maps. Activity suggestions are a helpful addition, but the vague instructions may need supplemental explanation. Much of the information is repeated across volumes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Maps titles: Mapping the Land, Mapping the United States, Mapping the World, Mapping Your Community, and Reading Maps.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) K-3 First Guide to Maps series. These books provide simple introductions to types of maps and how to use them. The illustrations are primarily examples of different kinds of maps. Activity suggestions are a helpful addition, but the vague instructions may need supplemental explanation. Much of the information is repeated across volumes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Maps titles: Mapping the Land, Mapping the United States, Mapping the World, Mapping Your Community, and Reading Maps.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) K-3 First Guide to Maps series. These books provide simple introductions to types of maps and how to use them. The illustrations are primarily examples of different kinds of maps. Activity suggestions are a helpful addition, but the vague instructions may need supplemental explanation. Much of the information is repeated across volumes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Maps titles: Mapping the Land, Mapping the United States, Mapping the World, Mapping Your Community, and Reading Maps.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) K-3 First Guide to Maps series. These books provide simple introductions to types of maps and how to use them. The illustrations are primarily examples of different kinds of maps. Activity suggestions are a helpful addition, but the vague instructions may need supplemental explanation. Much of the information is repeated across volumes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Maps titles: Mapping the Land, Mapping the United States, Mapping the World, Mapping Your Community, and Reading Maps.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) YA Courtney's family moves to a Colonial-era home next to a cemetery. She meets an odd father and daughter who draw her into a supernatural mystery involving their ancestors, a witch, and some ivy. The story includes interesting historical information (e.g., details about Puritan funeral rites), but the incorporation of facts can be awkward.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. Twins Greta and Gregory draw straws for Grampie Groundhog's "family forecasting job." When Gregory, the winner, has nervous nightmares and misplaces his glasses while sleepwalking, Greta must help him predict spring after all. The conclusion lauds cooperation, but it's not hard to see that the conflict could have been avoided altogether. Watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations are warm but bland.

Reviewer: Jane Kohuth