(3) K-3 Twelve colorful mazes represent different ecosystems, from the rainforest to the tundra. On each double-page spread, readers are invited to search for hidden animals (more than three hundred fifty in all) as they wend their way through the maze. An answer key offers detailed information about each ecosystem, including climate, flora and fauna, and endangered species. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Higgins Bond. Stewart educates readers about the effects of human activities on frog populations and the steps people can take to help them thrive in their natural habitats. Richly detailed acrylic illustrations showing many different species bring the diversity of frogs to life; sidebars give more information about individual types of frogs. The text's repetitive refrain ("...frogs can live and grow") becomes tiresome. Bib.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) YA World at Risk series. This series explores a broad range of environmental issues, from climate change to conservation to waste disposal. Numerous photos, diagrams, and graphs add interest to the clearly worded scientific explanations. Social and political factors are covered as well, providing useful material for research and discussion. The content is somewhat repetitive across volumes, and the pages are a little crowded. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these World at Risk titles: Water, Feeding the World, Reducing the Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Resources, and Waste Disposal.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 El espacio series. This series provides beginning readers with basic information about the solar system and space exploration. The repetitive Spanish-language texts build confidence, but content is limited. Vibrant photographs and diagrams are eye-catching though occasionally ill-chosen: in El sol, for example, a dramatic picture of the moon appears above a vague sentence about the sun being high in the sky. Glos., ind. Review covers these El espacio titles: Astronautas, El sol, La luna, Las estrellas, La tierra, and Los planetas.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Will Terry. In this "Three Little Pigs" takeoff, a "Big-bottomed Boar" is the bad guy, and three alligators prove that even in the swamp, nothing beats hard work and solid construction. The text includes some funny rhymes ("I'll wriggle my rump with a bump, bump, bump"). Animated illustrations feature googly-eyed gators and clever details (e.g., hot sauce is on hand by the chimney).

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) K-3 Materiales series. These books introduce properties and uses of various natural and synthetic materials. Content is very limited, but the simple, repetitive texts will build reader confidence. Well-reproduced photographs are on target for the beginning-reader audience (e.g., El caucho features erasers, rubber ducks, and rain boots). Occasional translation errors and spotty glossaries (some with only one or two entries) detract from the series. Glos., ind. Review covers these Materiales titles: El agua, El caucho, El metal, El plástico, El vidrio, La madera, La piedra, and La tierra.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) PS Identifica la forma series. A perfect red cherry balances atop an enormous sculpted spoon. Readers flip the page and learn that...yes, the cherry is a circle. Diamond-shaped kayaks, triangular cupolas, and other objects from a range of contexts help children identify basic shapes. Appealing photographs accompany bland Spanish-language texts. Subpar glossaries (some with only one entry) are included. Ind. Review covers these Identifica la forma titles: Las formas en el arte, Las formas en el deporte, Las formas en la música, Las formas en los edificios, and Las formas en los jardines.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin

(4) PS Identifica la forma series. A perfect red cherry balances atop an enormous sculpted spoon. Readers flip the page and learn that...yes, the cherry is a circle. Diamond-shaped kayaks, triangular cupolas, and other objects from a range of contexts help children identify basic shapes. Appealing photographs accompany bland Spanish-language texts. Subpar glossaries (some with only one entry) are included. Ind. Review covers these Identifica la forma titles: Las formas en el arte, Las formas en el deporte, Las formas en la música, Las formas en los edificios, and Las formas en los jardines.

Reviewer: Pamela Mishkin