(3) K-3 Animal Classifications series. Following a brief introduction to birds' identifying characteristics and the concept of scientific classification, two-page spreads provide a general overview of physical attributes and adaptations, nesting and chick-rearing behaviors, and subcategories such as water birds. Captioned photos are well chosen; an occasional spread features exceptional birds (e.g., the swift, which sleeps while it flies). A quiz is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 Animal Classifications series. Following a brief introduction to reptiles' identifying characteristics and the concept of scientific classification, two-page spreads alternately discuss reptiles' shared features (e.g., scales, egg laying, cold-bloodedness) and highlight the ways that subcategories of reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, etc.) exhibit these general features. Captioned photos provide additional details on individual reptiles. A quiz is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 Animal Classifications series. Following a brief introduction to mammals' identifying characteristics and the concept of scientific classification, two-page spreads address mammals' shared attributes and highlight subdivisions of the mammal class. Bright, captioned photos help break up paragraphs on key concepts. A spread on humans reminds readers of their own place in the animal kingdom. A quiz is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox