(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds series. Very simple, declarative sentences present basic information about these common birds (physical description, habitat, diet, nesting habits, etc.) and encourage aspiring birdwatchers to "look for [them] in your backyard!" Full-color, close-up action photographs of the birds are the real standouts in the otherwise slight volumes. A habitat map and two or three Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds titles: American Crows, Cardinals, Hummingbirds, and Robins.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds series. Very simple, declarative sentences present basic information about these common birds (physical description, habitat, diet, nesting habits, etc.) and encourage aspiring birdwatchers to "look for [them] in your backyard!" Full-color, close-up action photographs of the birds are the real standouts in the otherwise slight volumes. A habitat map and two or three Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds titles: American Crows, Cardinals, Hummingbirds, and Robins.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds series. Very simple, declarative sentences present basic information about these common birds (physical description, habitat, diet, nesting habits, etc.) and encourage aspiring birdwatchers to "look for [them] in your backyard!" Full-color, close-up action photographs of the birds are the real standouts in the otherwise slight volumes. A habitat map and two or three Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds titles: American Crows, Cardinals, Hummingbirds, and Robins.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds series. Very simple, declarative sentences present basic information about these common birds (physical description, habitat, diet, nesting habits, etc.) and encourage aspiring birdwatchers to "look for [them] in your backyard!" Full-color, close-up action photographs of the birds are the real standouts in the otherwise slight volumes. A habitat map and two or three Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Backyard Birds titles: American Crows, Cardinals, Hummingbirds, and Robins.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey series. A controlled-vocabulary but repetitive text highlights physical features as well as eating, nesting, and chick-rearing habits of a bird of prey; a brief chapter on potential threats and conservation efforts concludes each volume. Relevant full-page photos on each spread provide close-ups of the birds in action. Common Core tie-ins and a simple map are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey titles: California Condors, Golden Eagles, and Peregrine Falcons.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey series. A controlled-vocabulary but repetitive text highlights physical features as well as eating, nesting, and chick-rearing habits of a bird of prey; a brief chapter on potential threats and conservation efforts concludes each volume. Relevant full-page photos on each spread provide close-ups of the birds in action. Common Core tie-ins and a simple map are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey titles: California Condors, Golden Eagles, and Peregrine Falcons.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey series. A controlled-vocabulary but repetitive text highlights physical features as well as eating, nesting, and chick-rearing habits of a bird of prey; a brief chapter on potential threats and conservation efforts concludes each volume. Relevant full-page photos on each spread provide close-ups of the birds in action. Common Core tie-ins and a simple map are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Pebble Plus: Birds of Prey titles: California Condors, Golden Eagles, and Peregrine Falcons.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 Birds series. In each book, a clear and interesting text and sharp color photos cover physical characteristics, care of young, life cycles, history, and conservation. An overly fussy design detracts from the book's usefulness. Doves includes a recipe for a seed-filled treat to set outside; Eagles contains an activity that clarifies the term eagle-eyed. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Birds titles: Doves and Eagles.]

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) K-3 Birds series. In each book, a clear and interesting text and sharp color photos cover physical characteristics, care of young, life cycles, history, and conservation. An overly fussy design detracts from the book's usefulness. Doves includes a recipe for a seed-filled treat to set outside; Eagles contains an activity that clarifies the term eagle-eyed. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Birds titles: Doves and Eagles.]

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Birds up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Birds Up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Birds Up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Birds Up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Birds Up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Birds Up Close series. These books supply kid-friendly facts about the how and why of birds' habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, nesting behavior, and survival techniques. Lots of headings break down the simple text into bite-sized paragraphs, and the pages are packed with captioned, close-up color photographs. Unattractive cover designs notwithstanding, these books are appealing introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.