(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. Each substantive text explains, step-by-step, how the titular animal develops from the time of fertilization to adulthood. Close-up photographs of embryos and developing young are especially illuminating. Turtle incorporates subject-specific vocabulary (scutes, yolk sac, etc.) with particular clarity, and both accessible books introduce the convention of image labeling. Additional facts about each animal are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Turtle and Frog.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. Each substantive text explains, step-by-step and with important vocabulary defined, how the titular animal develops from the time of fertilization to adulthood. Though the process of fertilization in Chicken is abbreviated, illuminating close-up labeled photographs of animal embryos and developing young make both of these books informative, highly accessible reads overall. Additional facts about each animal are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Chicken and Dog.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. Each substantive text explains, step-by-step and with important vocabulary defined, how the titular animal develops from the time of fertilization to adulthood. Though the process of fertilization in Chicken is abbreviated, illuminating close-up labeled photographs of animal embryos and developing young make both of these books informative, highly accessible reads overall. Additional facts about each animal are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Chicken and Dog.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. These substantive texts explain, step-by-step, how the titular insects develop from the time of fertilization (primarily from the time they hatch) to adulthood. Butterfly is the standard metamorphosis-focused fare; Dragonfly has more unusual facts, especially concerning mating rituals. Both are clear and accessible, with illuminating close-up photographs, labeled images, and defined terms. Additional facts about each insect are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Butterfly and Dragonfly.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. These substantive texts explain, step-by-step, how the titular insects develop from the time of fertilization (primarily from the time they hatch) to adulthood. Butterfly is the standard metamorphosis-focused fare; Dragonfly has more unusual facts, especially concerning mating rituals. Both are clear and accessible, with illuminating close-up photographs, labeled images, and defined terms. Additional facts about each insect are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Butterfly and Dragonfly.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 See Them Grow series. Each substantive text explains, step-by-step, how the titular animal develops from the time of fertilization to adulthood. Close-up photographs of embryos and developing young are especially illuminating. Turtle incorporates subject-specific vocabulary (scutes, yolk sac, etc.) with particular clarity, and both accessible books introduce the convention of image labeling. Additional facts about each animal are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Turtle and Frog.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 See American History series. Illustrated by Mort Künstler. Axelrod (Revolutionary) and Robertson (Civil; West) describe major facets of two American wars and the exploration and "settlement" of the American west. Each spread contains an accurate, matter-of-factly written summary about an event, animated and informed by Künstler's color paintings and portraits, but there are inadequate textual transitions between sections. An appendix identifies "key people" who played important roles in these historical periods. Timeline. Review covers the following See American History titles: The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and The Wild West.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 See-Thru Books series. Interesting facts about frogs' anatomy, growth, diet, and survival techniques are detailed in brief but informative text, expanded upon by captioned stock photos. The page design causes confusion in spots, and the few see-through pages (the series' gimmick) distract from more than they enhance readers' experience. The spiral binding lies flat but feels flimsy. "Name that Frog" activity appended.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(4) K-3 See-Thru Books series. Interesting facts about sharks' anatomy, their eggs and pups, and related species are detailed in a mix of brief but informative text and photo captions. The page design causes confusion in spots, and the few see-through pages (the series' gimmick) distract from more than they enhance readers' experience. The spiral binding lies flat but feels flimsy. "Name that Shark" activity appended.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. Examining one ocean fish family per volume, this early science series offers a brisk if overly broad introduction for young animal enthusiasts. Colorful layouts and close-up photographs enhance simple descriptions of each animal's appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals titles: Look, a Clown Fish!, Look, a Ray!, and Look, a Shark!

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. This breezy but overly broad introduction to dolphins contains colorful layouts and close-up photographs to enhance simple descriptions of dolphins' appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Special attention is given to their mammalian characteristics (e.g., breathing air, giving live birth). Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. Examining one ocean fish family per volume, this early science series offers a brisk if overly broad introduction for young animal enthusiasts. Colorful layouts and close-up photographs enhance simple descriptions of each animal's appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals titles: Look, a Clown Fish!, Look, a Ray!, and Look, a Shark!

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. Examining one animal per volume, this early science series offers quick-paced, overly broad surveys of two ocean invertebrates. Colorful layouts and close-up photographs enhance simple descriptions of each creature's unusual appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals titles: Look, a Jellyfish! and Look, a Starfish!

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. Examining one animal per volume, this early science series offers quick-paced, overly broad surveys of two ocean invertebrates. Colorful layouts and close-up photographs enhance simple descriptions of each creature's unusual appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals titles: Look, a Jellyfish! and Look, a Starfish!

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals series. Examining one ocean fish family per volume, this early science series offers a brisk if overly broad introduction for young animal enthusiasts. Colorful layouts and close-up photographs enhance simple descriptions of each animal's appearance, behavior, life cycle, and habitat. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout provide the option for a more interactive reading experience. A basic anatomy chart is appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bumba Books: I See Ocean Animals titles: Look, a Clown Fish!, Look, a Ray!, and Look, a Shark!

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 See It Grow series. Each book asks: "How did it get that way?" A very simple text then focuses on the botanical science of its subject as it grows from a seed into its various stages, each illustrated by bright, clearly labeled photographs. Kids with green thumbs will enjoy learning about these common items in their yards or on their plates. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See It Grow titles: Cranberry, Coconut, [cf2f]Pumpkin, [cf]Oak Tree, Sunflower, and Apple.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen