(4) K-3 First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations series. Simple text and large font geared toward beginning readers explain different attributes of various animals living in a particular habitat. Color stock photos, some of better quality than others, depict the different characteristics that help these animals survive in their environment. Also includes an illustration and description detailing a specific adaption as well as a section of "fun facts" further expanding knowledge. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations titles: What Can Live in the Forest?, What Can Live in the Mountains?, and What Can Live in the Ocean?.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) K-3 First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations series. Simple text and large font geared toward beginning readers explain different attributes of various animals living in a particular habitat. Color stock photos, some of better quality than others, depict the different characteristics that help these animals survive in their environment. Also includes an illustration and description detailing a specific adaption as well as a section of "fun facts" further expanding knowledge. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations titles: What Can Live in the Forest?, What Can Live in the Mountains?, and What Can Live in the Ocean?.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) K-3 First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations series. Simple text and large font geared toward beginning readers explain different attributes of various animals living in a particular habitat. Color stock photos, some of better quality than others, depict the different characteristics that help these animals survive in their environment. Also includes an illustration and description detailing a specific adaption as well as a section of "fun facts" further expanding knowledge. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Step Nonfiction--Animal Adaptations titles: What Can Live in the Forest?, What Can Live in the Mountains?, and What Can Live in the Ocean?.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) K-3 Lightning Bolt Books: Our Four Seasons series. Familiar spring and fall scenes make up the pages of these simple, content-lite, seasonally themed books. Spotted fawns, hungry birds, bright pumpkins, crackly leaves--all are highlighted as welcome signs of the seasons. The verb-heavy text and abundant photographs help readers hear the rumbling thunder or see the flashing spring lightning. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books: Our Four Seasons titles: Are You Ready for Fall? and Are You Ready for Spring?

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) K-3 Lightning Bolt Books: Our Four Seasons series. Familiar spring and fall scenes make up the pages of these simple, content-lite, seasonally themed books. Spotted fawns, hungry birds, bright pumpkins, crackly leaves--all are highlighted as welcome signs of the seasons. The verb-heavy text and abundant photographs help readers hear the rumbling thunder or see the flashing spring lightning. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books: Our Four Seasons titles: Are You Ready for Fall? and Are You Ready for Spring?

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) 4-6 Hot Celebrity Biographies series. These adulatory biographies use clear and simple writing to present a positive overview of each featured celebrity's personal life and career. Each of these successful celebrities is depicted as a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: America Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Kanye West.

Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey

(4) 4-6 Hot Celebrity Biographies series. These adulatory biographies use clear and simple writing to present a positive overview of each featured celebrity's personal life and career. Each of these successful celebrities is depicted as a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: America Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Kanye West.

Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Cultural Holidays series. Illustrated by Holli Conger. Ramadan explains the rituals, customs, and meanings behind the traditional Muslim month of fasting, as well as giving some background on Islam. The tone of Christmas is slightly different, with explanations of Santa left nebulous, and a discussion of both religious and secular holiday customs. Cheerful illustrations of round-faced revelers support the limited texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Cultural Holidays titles: Ramadan and Christmas.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Cultural Holidays series. Illustrated by Holli Conger. The stories behind each celebration, its significance, and traditions are presented in straightforward but limited texts. Bright, cheery illustrations of round-faced revelers help readers visualize the experiences. Cinco includes recipes and a song; Chinese has a song and a calendar. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Cultural Holidays titles: Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and Cinco de Mayo.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin