(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. This book gives a light, rhyming overview of the defining features of fish and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking fish are busy and contain plenty of gags but no helpful diagrams or labels.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. These books give light, rhyming overviews of the defining features of reptiles and amphibians and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking creatures are busy, but they occasionally sneak in very basic diagrams or labels to aid comprehension. Review covers these Animal Groups are Categorical titles: Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog and Tortoise, Tree Snake, Gator, and Sea Snake.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. This book gives a light, rhyming overview of the defining features of birds and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking birds are busy, but they occasionally sneak in very basic diagrams or labels to aid comprehension.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. This book gives a light, rhyming overview of the defining features of insects and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking bugs are busy, but they occasionally sneak in very basic diagrams or labels to aid comprehension.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. These books give light, rhyming overviews of the defining features of reptiles and amphibians and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking creatures are busy, but they occasionally sneak in very basic diagrams or labels to aid comprehension. Review covers these Animal Groups are Categorical titles: Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog and Tortoise, Tree Snake, Gator, and Sea Snake.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 Animal Groups Are Categorical series. Illustrated by Martin Goneau. This book gives a light, rhyming overview of the defining features of mammals and examples of different species. Packing scientific facts into frantic verse results in some awkward lines; fortunately, the last spread's bulleted summary provides a short, clear recap. Colorful cartoon illustrations of goofy-looking mammals are busy, but they occasionally sneak in very basic diagrams or labels to aid comprehension.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Animal Groups series. This book introduces farm animal groups. One full-bleed photograph covers each double-page spread. A text box offers the group name (chattering of chicks, rafter of turkeys) and terms for the male, female, and baby. There's not much depth, but the inviting and accessible presentation may spur further research. Additional group names and a quiz are appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Animal Groups series. Focusing on a particular habitat, these books each introduce seven animal groups. One full-bleed photograph covers each double-page spread. A text box offers the group name (bloom of jellyfish, sleuth of bears) and terms for the male, female, and baby. There's not much depth, but the inviting and accessible presentation may spur further research. Additional group names and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Animal Group titles: A Gaggle of Geese, A Herd of Deer, and A School of Fish.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Animal Groups series. Focusing on a particular habitat, these books each introduce seven animal groups. One full-bleed photograph covers each double-page spread. A text box offers the group name (bloom of jellyfish, sleuth of bears) and terms for the male, female, and baby. There's not much depth, but the inviting and accessible presentation may spur further research. Additional group names and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Animal Group titles: A Gaggle of Geese, A Herd of Deer, and A School of Fish.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Animal Groups series. Focusing on a particular habitat, these books each introduce seven animal groups. One full-bleed photograph covers each double-page spread. A text box offers the group name (bloom of jellyfish, sleuth of bears) and terms for the male, female, and baby. There's not much depth, but the inviting and accessible presentation may spur further research. Additional group names and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Animal Group titles: A Gaggle of Geese, A Herd of Deer, and A School of Fish.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. This busily organized informational text focuses on bee social behavior and their life in groups but also contains ample information about their distinctive and unique characteristics. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. This busily organized informational text focuses on penguin social behavior and their life in groups but also contains sufficient information about their distinctive and unique characteristics. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. Organized in busily designed sections full of photos and titled by accessible questions ("What are crows?" "How smart are crows?" "What is a roost like?"), this book offers clear, straightforward information about common and rare crows. Covering habits, habitats, lifestyle, and care of young, the book is useful for research and general interest. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. Organized in busily designed sections full of photos and titled by accessible questions ("Do Wolf Packs Change?" "How Do Whales Play and Rest?" "Do Chimps in a Troop Argue?"), these books offer clear, straightforward information about each species. Covering habits, habitats, lifestyle, and care of young, the books are useful for research and general interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Pack of Wolves, A Pod of Whales, A Pride of Lions, and A Troop of Chimpanzees.]

Reviewer: Susan Halperin