(4) K-3 In the Barnyard series. Basic information about each farm animal's physical appearance, offspring, diet, and their importance (as livestock or as companions) is supplemented with informative facts in sidebars. Although the information at times ranges from too general ("Dogs are smart and gentle") to too specific (puppies' eyes don't open "until they are nine days old"), the bright, lively photos and inviting subjects are appealing. There are four other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following In the Barnyard titles: Sheep, Cows, Goats, and Dogs.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(4) K-3 These books provide general overviews of their subjects for young readers. The concise, somewhat dull texts are divided into sections, titled with common questions ("What Do Bears Eat?" "Where Do Rabbits Live?") that describe the animals' appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Each text page faces a striking color photograph. These are effective if not compelling introductions. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) K-3 In each book, a brief text covers topics such as habitat, food, physical characteristics, raising young, and predators. Although blandly written, the text in each book is informative and printed in a large typeface, and the full-page, close-up photos are eye-catching. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) K-3 A brief text covers topics such as habitat, physical characteristics, various species, food (and feeding frenzies!), and predators. An attempt is made to dispel myths in the blandly written but informative text, which is printed in a large typeface. The full-page, close-up color photos are eye-catching. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander