(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. In these informational books, collage master Jenkins introduces early readers to some of the fastest (cheetahs, aardvarks) and smelliest (hoatzin, millipede) creatures. A descriptive paragraph provides information about each animal. The books feature dynamic cut-paper illustrations and sidebars highlighting location, food, size, and speed (in Speediest). The final spread contains a summarizing infographic. Bib., glos. Review covers these titles: Speediest! and Stinkiest!

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. In these informational books, collage master Jenkins introduces early readers to some of the fastest (cheetahs, aardvarks) and smelliest (hoatzin, millipede) creatures. A descriptive paragraph provides information about each animal. The books feature dynamic cut-paper illustrations and sidebars highlighting location, food, size, and speed (in Speediest). The final spread contains a summarizing infographic. Bib., glos. Review covers these titles: Speediest! and Stinkiest!

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. These informational early readers teach about some of the "deadliest" and "trickiest" animals, which respectively defend themselves by attacking (tigers, mosquitoes) or foiling an attack (leaf-tailed gecko, Io moth). Striking spreads feature Jenkins's trademark cut-paper illustrations, with sidebars highlighting each animal's size, home, and food. Each entry includes an informative paragraph of description about the animal and an additional quirky fact. Bib., glos. Review covers these Extreme Animals titles: Deadliest! and Trickiest!

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. These informational early readers teach about some of the "deadliest" and "trickiest" animals, which respectively defend themselves by attacking (tigers, mosquitoes) or foiling an attack (leaf-tailed gecko, Io moth). Striking spreads feature Jenkins's trademark cut-paper illustrations, with sidebars highlighting each animal's size, home, and food. Each entry includes an informative paragraph of description about the animal and an additional quirky fact. Bib., glos. Review covers these Extreme Animals titles: Deadliest! and Trickiest!

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. Learn about woodpeckers' long tongues and kakapos' booming mating calls in this book highlighting exotic birds. Well-organized double-page spreads describe each bird's "extreme" feature with straightforward text, eye-catching photographs, labels, and fact sidebars. Still more animals are mentioned on the "Record-Breakers" page at book's end. Many children will find this book easy to read independently. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Extreme Animals series. Learn about platypuses' bills and pangolins' horny scales in this book highlighting exotic mammals. Well-organized double-page spreads describe each mammal's "extreme" feature with straightforward text, eye-catching photographs, labels, and fact sidebars. Still more animals are mentioned on the "Record-Breakers" page at the book's end. Many children will find this book easy to read independently. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen