(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by John Rice. General information about oceans, the fish and mammals that live there, and the coastlines that surround them are presented in an agreeable question-and-answer style. Although this format leads to some unlikely queries ("What is special about midzone fish?") and abbreviated responses, the volume, which contains competent color illustrations, will draw browsers. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by Vincent Di Fate. Appealing color illustrations and an accessible question-and-answer format reveal general information about the history of space exploration, what it's like to live in space (including how it feels to be weightless and how one goes to the bathroom), and the future of space flight. Although the format has its limitations, browsers will enjoy the informative book. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by Roberto Osti. Questions range from the titular one to "Can I collect webs?" and "What is a banana spider's favorite food?" In accessible language and style, information about arachnids fills this volume. The question-and-answer format, however, occasionally generates some contrived questions and limits the explanations. Realistic, detailed artwork illustrates major points of the text. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by Jim Effler. This volume contains introductory information about at least a dozen animals that bite, sting, and are dangerous to touch. It both debunks scare stories and warns about genuine danger. The question-and-answer format causes occasional contrived questions and limits the explanations, but vivid illustrations, sometimes from the animal's perspective, energize the book. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by Higgins Bond. Questions range from the titular ones to "Is hurricane damage getting worse?" and "Can animals forecast earthquakes?" Both books contain solid introductory information about these four natural phenomena in accessible language and style. Because of the question-and-answer format, however, the explanations are brief and not always clear. The numerous illustrations are occasionally static and lurid. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by Higgins Bond. Questions range from the titular ones to "Is hurricane damage getting worse?" and "Can animals forecast earthquakes?" Both books contain solid introductory information about these four natural phenomena in accessible language and style. Because of the question-and-answer format, however, the explanations are brief and not always clear. The numerous illustrations are occasionally static and lurid. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian