(3) 4-6 Engineering Keeps Us Safe series. In well-written, not-overly-technical language, Kenney discusses recent advances in medical technology, which have helped us increase longevity and heal more quickly from illnesses and accidents; topics include vaccines, genetic testing, MRI scans, chemotherapy, transplants, and stem cells. Clear diagrams and well-captioned photos complement the informative text. This series could spark interest in STEM careers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Engineering Keeps Us Safe series. In well-written, not-overly-technical prose, these books explain how engineers have protected us from natural disasters by building sturdier homes and buildings and stronger infrastructure; and how engineers have made transportation safer and more reliable. Clear diagrams and well-captioned photos effectively complement the informative texts. This series could spark interest in STEM careers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Engineering Keeps Us Safe titles: What Makes Vehicles Safer? and What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Engineering Keeps Us Safe series. Thanks to engineering, improved athletic equipment has made sports less dangerous. In well-written, not-overly-technical prose, this book examines the technology used to create items such as performance-enhancing footwear that also prevents injuries and more controllable mountain bikes. Clear diagrams and well-captioned photos complement the informative text. This series could spark interest in STEM careers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Engineering Keeps Us Safe series. In well-written, not-overly-technical prose, these books explain how engineers have protected us from natural disasters by building sturdier homes and buildings and stronger infrastructure; and how engineers have made transportation safer and more reliable. Clear diagrams and well-captioned photos effectively complement the informative texts. This series could spark interest in STEM careers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Engineering Keeps Us Safe titles: What Makes Vehicles Safer? and What Protects Us During Natural Disasters?.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. These books convey safety rules for different situations: a little girl teaches her toys about fire safety in her dollhouse and an older boy teaches a younger friend about strangers. Both books contain useful information, but the awkward narration can be confusing, particularly in Strangers. The cheery illustrations are welcoming. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Be Safe Around Fire and Be Safe Around Strangers.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. These books convey safety rules for different situations: a little girl teaches her toys about fire safety in her dollhouse and an older boy teaches a younger friend about strangers. Both books contain useful information, but the awkward narration can be confusing, particularly in Strangers. The cheery illustrations are welcoming. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Be Safe Around Fire and Be Safe Around Strangers.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. These books convey safety rules for different activities: an alien learns about playground safety, two friends ride bikes, and kids teach their action figures about water safety. Bike's narrative makes the most sense, but all three provide solid information. The cheery illustrations are welcoming. Challenging vocabulary and overly clever narrative techniques may confuse younger readers. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Be Safe in the Water, Be Safe on the Playground, and Be Safe on Your Bike.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. These books convey safety rules for different activities: an alien learns about playground safety, two friends ride bikes, and kids teach their action figures about water safety. Bike's narrative makes the most sense, but all three provide solid information. The cheery illustrations are welcoming. Challenging vocabulary and overly clever narrative techniques may confuse younger readers. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Be Safe in the Water, Be Safe on the Playground, and Be Safe on Your Bike.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. These books convey safety rules for different activities: an alien learns about playground safety, two friends ride bikes, and kids teach their action figures about water safety. Bike's narrative makes the most sense, but all three provide solid information. The cheery illustrations are welcoming. Challenging vocabulary and overly clever narrative techniques may confuse younger readers. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Be Safe in the Water, Be Safe on the Playground, and Be Safe on Your Bike.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. Illustrated by Silvia Baroncelli. A little boy teaches his dog about online safety. Aimed at a young audience, this very basic introduction discusses creating passwords and user names, email and gaming etiquette, and recognizing spam--some challenging vocabulary may frustrate less confident readers. Both the friendly text and cheery illustrations imbue the presentation with humor. "Safety Rules to Remember" are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 First Facts: Staying Safe series. An easy-to-read text presents some of the ways children should behave on or around school buses. Some of the tips are common sense while others are a little ominous ("Once you leave the bus, keep walking") or unrealistic ("At the bus stop, wait in line quietly. Don't push others or run around"). Photographs of kids demonstrating the tips accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) PS Stay Safe! series. This series provides a practical way to teach or learn safety rules (though some are rather broad). Each book details what not to do--"Never stay alone with a stranger"--explaining instead, "Always have a grown-up nearby." Pleasantly expressive illustrations show adults and children of different ethnicities. Glos., ind. Review covers these Stay Safe titles: Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Road Safety, Water Safety, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(4) K-3 Be Safe! series. These friendly and uncomplicated texts offer information and instruction on various safety topics. Some advice seems too obvious for all but the youngest readers--e.g., use a ladder to climb up a playground slide. But most tips are is practical for multiple ages. Colorful photos and bulleted summaries support the text. Glos., ind. Review covers these Be Safe! titles: Fire Safety, Home Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, Street Smarts, and Your Own Safety.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver