(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. These volumes present cautionary tales of human interactions with wild animals. Each starts off with basic information about the creatures and what makes them dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being attacked, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos of the aftermath. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind. Review covers these Close Encounters of the Wild Kind titles: Ambushed by a Cougar and Mauled by a Bear.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. These volumes present cautionary tales of human interactions with wild reptiles. Each starts off with basic information about the creatures and what makes them dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being attacked, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind. Review covers these Close Encounters of the Wild Kind titles: Attacked by a Crocodile and Bitten by a Rattlesnake.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. These volumes present cautionary tales of human interactions with wild reptiles. Each starts off with basic information about the creatures and what makes them dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being attacked, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind. Review covers these Close Encounters of the Wild Kind titles: Attacked by a Crocodile and Bitten by a Rattlesnake.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. This volume presents cautionary tales of human interactions with sharks. It starts off with basic information about the creatures and what makes them dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being attacked, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. These volumes present cautionary tales of human interactions with wild animals. Each starts off with basic information about the creatures and what makes them dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being attacked, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos of the aftermath. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind. Review covers these Close Encounters of the Wild Kind titles: Ambushed by a Cougar and Mauled by a Bear.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Close Encounters of the Wild Kind series. This volume presents cautionary tales of human interactions with the stinging insects. It starts off with basic information about bees and what makes them potentially dangerous. This is followed by true stories of people being swarmed, accompanied by moderately graphic color photos. While not overly shocking, these somewhat sensationalized stories and pictures may not be for the squeamish. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(3) 4-6 Crime Scene Investigation series. These books cover in great detail the high-interest topics of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Specific examples demonstrate how investigators solved crimes like the Oklahoma City bombing and investigated accidents such as the Minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007. Clearly worded texts and a varied selection of photographs and illustrations place this series above others on the subject. Glos., ind. Review covers these Crime Scene Investigation titles: DNA Analysis, Fingerprint Analysis, Forensic Artist, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Ballistics, and How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. This series explores unexplained places, creatures, and phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and alien encounters--high-interest topics that will likely be a draw for readers. In some cases the author gives too much credibility to unproven or unfounded theories, and the writing can be dense. Each well-organized volume is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Ancient Astronauts, The Bermuda Triangle, Creatures of the Abyss, Lost Cities, and Monsters of Mystery.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. This series explores unexplained places, creatures, and phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and alien encounters--high-interest topics that will likely be a draw for readers. In some cases the author gives too much credibility to unproven or unfounded theories, and the writing can be dense. Each well-organized volume is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Ancient Astronauts, The Bermuda Triangle, Creatures of the Abyss, Lost Cities, and Monsters of Mystery.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. This series explores unexplained places, creatures, and phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and alien encounters--high-interest topics that will likely be a draw for readers. In some cases the author gives too much credibility to unproven or unfounded theories, and the writing can be dense. Each well-organized volume is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Ancient Astronauts, The Bermuda Triangle, Creatures of the Abyss, Lost Cities, and Monsters of Mystery.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. This series explores unexplained places, creatures, and phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and alien encounters--high-interest topics that will likely be a draw for readers. In some cases the author gives too much credibility to unproven or unfounded theories, and the writing can be dense. Each well-organized volume is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Ancient Astronauts, The Bermuda Triangle, Creatures of the Abyss, Lost Cities, and Monsters of Mystery.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. This series explores unexplained places, creatures, and phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and alien encounters--high-interest topics that will likely be a draw for readers. In some cases the author gives too much credibility to unproven or unfounded theories, and the writing can be dense. Each well-organized volume is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Glos., ind. Review covers these Unsolved Mysteries titles: Ancient Astronauts, The Bermuda Triangle, Creatures of the Abyss, Lost Cities, and Monsters of Mystery.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Unsolved Mysteries series. Unlike the other paranormal-focused books in the series, this title explores four historical air and sea mysteries: Amelia Earhart's last flight, the White Bird airplane that disappeared between Paris and New York, the "ghost ship" Mary Celeste, and the disappearance of the USS Cyclops. The clearly written (though dense) text is paired with archival photographs and drawings. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Comic Book Creators series. Biographies of the key creative artists at Marvel Comics provide enough well-illustrated, useful material for school reports. Despite the interconnectedness of the subjects' lives, overlapping information is minimal between titles. Inclusion of only Marvel artists limits the series's scope. Glos., ind. Review covers these Comic Book Creators titles: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, John Romita, Sr., and Stan Lee.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Comic Book Creators series. Biographies of the key creative artists at Marvel Comics provide enough well-illustrated, useful material for school reports. Despite the interconnectedness of the subjects' lives, overlapping information is minimal between titles. Inclusion of only Marvel artists limits the series's scope. Glos., ind. Review covers these Comic Book Creators titles: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, John Romita, Sr., and Stan Lee.

Reviewer: David Elzey