(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Sandcastle: Signs of the Seasons series. Each volume begins with the same spread introducing the concept of seasons, then explains features of the titular season in dull text. Though brief, the books contain words (hibernation, migrating) that may challenge young children reading without adult assistance. Crisp but generic photos of nature scenes and kids engaging in seasonal activities illustrate concepts. Quizzes help readers digest information. Glos. Review covers these Signs of the Season titles: Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring, Signs of Summer, and Signs of Winter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Health & Fitness series. Geared toward third graders, this book relates the importance of staying active and offers ideas for doing so (e.g., exercises to do while sitting in a car). Introductory pages explain how to prepare for the activities; a final page urges readers to keep a health journal. Full-color photos show kids in action. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers series. In this unremarkable math-meets-sports series, each book's introduction shows how numbers are related to the title sport: e.g., "A basketball hoop is 10 feet (3 m) high." Basic facts and diagrams of the field, court, or rink are followed by "Offense" and "Defense" spreads in which stock photographs appear alongside brief, choppy sentences and very simple word problems. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers titles: Ice Hockey by the Numbers, Soccer by the Numbers, Volleyball by the Numbers, Baseball by the Numbers, Basketball by the Numbers, and Football by the Numbers.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers series. In this unremarkable math-meets-sports series, each book's introduction shows how numbers are related to the title sport: e.g., "A basketball hoop is 10 feet (3 m) high." Basic facts and diagrams of the field, court, or rink are followed by "Offense" and "Defense" spreads in which stock photographs appear alongside brief, choppy sentences and very simple word problems. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers titles: Ice Hockey by the Numbers, Soccer by the Numbers, Volleyball by the Numbers, Baseball by the Numbers, Basketball by the Numbers, and Football by the Numbers.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers series. In this unremarkable math-meets-sports series, each book's introduction shows how numbers are related to the title sport: e.g., "A basketball hoop is 10 feet (3 m) high." Basic facts and diagrams of the field, court, or rink are followed by "Offense" and "Defense" spreads in which stock photographs appear alongside brief, choppy sentences and very simple word problems. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Team Sports by the Numbers titles: Ice Hockey by the Numbers, Soccer by the Numbers, Volleyball by the Numbers, Baseball by the Numbers, Basketball by the Numbers, and Football by the Numbers.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 Super SandCastle: Let's Learn A to Z series. In this superficial presentation, Dolphin lists twenty-six natural and man-made landmarks from around the world. Each entry consists of a two-sentence description, usually the geographic location of and one notable fact about the place. An additional snippet of information appears in the "Guess What?" bubble on every page. The pages are well designed; the photos don't give much context but are engaging. Glos.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone

(4) K-3 Super SandCastle: Let's Look A to Z series. This book explores different mathematical concepts corresponding to letters of the alphabet. Each is accompanied by photographs and simple examples ("Last year Leah was four feet tall. She grew two inches. Now Leah is four feet and two inches tall"). A "Guess What?" feature offers additional facts. Though the text can be vague, it provides some support for kids struggling with math. Glos.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Super SandCastle: Let's See A to Z series. This alphabet book pairs letters with weather concepts. A short, easy-to-read (though sometimes vague) description accompanies each concept, ranging from basic (e.g., ice) to complex (xeric climate). Related stock photographs help clarify the text. "Guess what?" trivia runs along the bottom of some pages, and a list of additional weather terms is appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

(4) K-3 Super SandCastle: Let's See A to Z series. This alphabet book pairs letters with animals from around the world. A short, easy-to-read (though sometimes vague) description accompanies each animal, ranging from commonly known (e.g., elephant, lion) to more obscure (quokka, uakari). Related stock photographs help clarify the text. "Guess what?" trivia runs along the bottom of some pages, and a list of additional animals is appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

(4) K-3 Super SandCastle: Let's See A to Z series. This alphabet book pairs letters with concepts related to the body's health and wellness. A short, easy-to-read (though sometimes vague) description accompanies each concept, ranging from basic (e.g., fingers) to complex (respiratory system). Related stock photographs help clarify the text. "Guess what?" trivia runs along the bottom of some pages, and a list of additional body-related terms is appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio