(3) K-3 National Geographic Kids Chapters series. This nonfiction chapter book relates three stories about injured animals (two owlets, an elephant calf, a bear cub) that are rescued in the wild and survive with human help. The accessible text is accompanied by lots of photos of creatures and extended by sidebars of related information and "Did You Know?" boxes; the high-interest topic will draw in readers. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(3) 4-6 With Daniel Raven-Ellison. While the many facts will satisfy readers doing basic research on lions, the real highlights of this magazine-style book are the large, spectacular full-color photos from the National Geographic Society. Serious big cat fans will appreciate the interviews with scientists in the field and suggestions for publicizing lions' endangered status. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca

(3) K-3 National Geographic Kids Chapters series. Readers meet three mischievous animals: an escape-artist horse named Mariska; a trouble-making cow named Milkshake; and some sneaky goats named Pony, Luna, and Thunder. Kids will laugh out loud and be shocked at the animal hijinks each of these stories describes. The book includes photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars. Perfect for animal-obsessed new readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 4-6 National Geographic Kids Mission series. These comprehensive introductions feature facts about the titular animal, anecdotes about individuals, updates from scientists working in the field, and challenges to species survival. Each chapter ends with "rescue activities," ranging from simple energy-saving suggestions to specific ways to help these animals to vague political actions. Excellent photos are eye-catching, but the page design is busy. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following titles: Mission: Elephant Rescue and Mission: Polar Bear Rescue.

Reviewer: Grace Worcester Greene