(3) K-3 Animal Planet Chapter Books series. This high-interest installment starts with a photo diagram of some distinguishing snake features and moves on to explore various species and their adaptations. Occasional "Newsfeed" boxes and "Fact File" inserts add more information, but the general format is a profusely illustrated (with photos), continuous chapter-book narrative that provides just-right nonfiction reading for newly independent readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Animal Planet Chapter Books series. This high-interest installment starts with a photo diagram of some distinguishing insect features and moves on to explore various species and their adaptations. Occasional "Newsfeed" boxes and "Fact File" inserts add more information, but the general format is a profusely illustrated (with photos), continuous chapter-book narrative that provides just-right nonfiction reading for newly independent readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Animal Planet Chapter Books series. Scaled-down text and occasional vocabulary definitions will help young readers delve into a wide and inclusive survey of dinosaur species and features. Occasional "Newsfeed" boxes and "Fact File" inserts add more information, but the general format is a profusely illustrated, continuous chapter-book narrative that provides just-right nonfiction reading for newly independent readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Animal Planet Chapter Books series. This high-interest installment starts with a photo diagram of distinguishing shark features and moves on to explore the variety of adaptations in this species. Occasional "Newsfeed" boxes and "Fact File" inserts add more information, but the general format is a profusely illustrated (with photos), continuous chapter-book narrative that provides just-right nonfiction reading for newly independent readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo