(4) 4-6 Also written by Rona Skene. Highlighting the challenges and achievements of one hundred–plus women worldwide in various fields and from different eras, this colorful guide is arranged into accessible categories such as "Clued-up Creatives," "Super Scientists," and "Leading Ladies." The wealth of information, more for some women than others, is creatively displayed in a busy but engaging layout adorned with photographs, illustrations, and sidebars. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 This bright, engaging book looks at eighty rare and magnificent maps from the British Library. Spanning hundreds of years and several different artistic styles and worldviews, this book should please young map lovers. Text boxes and -circles provide historical and geographical tidbits on each page and invite the reader to find locations or things included in the map. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. These easy-to-read books provide a wealth of kid-friendly facts about cats, dogs, and horses. Chapters include information on body language, communication, grooming, and diet. Detailed photographs of the animals in action, clean layouts, and thought-provoking speech-bubble questions make these books accessible for readers curious about animals or the family pet. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these If You Were A... titles: If You Were a Cat, If You Were a Dog, and If You Were a Horse.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. This easy-to-read book provides a glimpse into the world of snakes. Chapters include information on movement, hunting and eating prey, communication, and "supersenses." Sometimes-graphic photographs show snakes devouring their meals whole as well as shedding their skin. The attention-grabbing layout makes this an engaging and approachable book for (not squeamish) readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. These easy-to-read books provide a wealth of kid-friendly facts about cats, dogs, and horses. Chapters include information on body language, communication, grooming, and diet. Detailed photographs of the animals in action, clean layouts, and thought-provoking speech-bubble questions make these books accessible for readers curious about animals or the family pet. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these If You Were A... titles: If You Were a Cat, If You Were a Dog, and If You Were a Horse.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. This easy-to-read book provides an accessible glimpse into the world of dolphins. Chapters include information on communication, hunting, intelligence, and use of senses. Close-up photographs show dolphins gracefully swimming alone and in pods and interacting with humans. The organized layout with speech bubble questions makes this a good book for readers curious about marine animals. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. This easy-to-read book provides an accessible glimpse into the world of sharks. Chapters include information on physical attributes, movement, hunting, and use of senses. Photographs show well-known species like the great white as well as the more unusual cookiecutter shark. The organized layout makes this an engaging and approachable book for interested readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 If You Were A... series. These easy-to-read books provide a wealth of kid-friendly facts about cats, dogs, and horses. Chapters include information on body language, communication, grooming, and diet. Detailed photographs of the animals in action, clean layouts, and thought-provoking speech-bubble questions make these books accessible for readers curious about animals or the family pet. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these If You Were A... titles: If You Were a Cat, If You Were a Dog, and If You Were a Horse.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. From the fangtooth to the sarcastic fringehead, twenty-three different fish are featured on single- and double-page spreads. A few random facts, mostly about what makes the animal "really weird," are spotlighted in text bubbles. The close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. From chameleons to king cobras, twenty-one different reptiles are featured on single- or double-page spreads. A few random facts, mostly about what makes the animal "really weird," are spotlighted in text bubbles. The close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. In each of these books, single- or double-page spreads feature a few random facts about a particular insect or arachnid, mostly focusing on what makes the animal "really weird." Text bubbles, "Weird or What?" boxes, and close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Really Weird Animals titles: Beetles, Butterflies and Moths, and Spiders.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. In each of these books, single- or double-page spreads feature a few random facts about a particular insect or arachnid, mostly focusing on what makes the animal "really weird." Text bubbles, "Weird or What?" boxes, and close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Really Weird Animals titles: Beetles, Butterflies and Moths, and Spiders.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. From the common (pelican) to the more exotic (potoo), one of twenty different birds is featured on a single- or double-page spread. A few random facts, mostly about what makes the animal "really weird," are spotlighted in egg-shaped text bubbles. The close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Really Weird Animals series. In each of these books, single- or double-page spreads feature a few random facts about a particular insect or arachnid, mostly focusing on what makes the animal "really weird." Text bubbles, "Weird or What?" boxes, and close-up, detailed photos will draw readers in. The coverage is minimal, but what's there is often engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Really Weird Animals titles: Beetles, Butterflies and Moths, and Spiders.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) K-3 Feelings series. Illustrated by Simona Dimitri. Double-page spreads explore feelings in loosely grouped categories; Busy uses a story format. Cartoons and small photographs of real objects (toys, flowers, gifts) are superimposed on monochromatic background photos. Each spread includes a border of facial expressions matching the emotions covered in the book. Discussion prompts and activities are appended, which is good because the books don't offer much information. Ind. Review covers these Feelings titles: I'm Busy: A Feelings Story, I'm Happy and Other Fun Feelings, I'm Sad and Other Tricky Feelings, and I'm Tired and Other Body Feelings.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Feelings series. Illustrated by Simona Dimitri. Double-page spreads explore feelings in loosely grouped categories; Busy uses a story format. Cartoons and small photographs of real objects (toys, flowers, gifts) are superimposed on monochromatic background photos. Each spread includes a border of facial expressions matching the emotions covered in the book. Discussion prompts and activities are appended, which is good because the books don't offer much information. Ind. Review covers these Feelings titles: I'm Busy: A Feelings Story, I'm Happy and Other Fun Feelings, I'm Sad and Other Tricky Feelings, and I'm Tired and Other Body Feelings.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Feelings series. Illustrated by Simona Dimitri. Double-page spreads explore feelings in loosely grouped categories; Busy uses a story format. Cartoons and small photographs of real objects (toys, flowers, gifts) are superimposed on monochromatic background photos. Each spread includes a border of facial expressions matching the emotions covered in the book. Discussion prompts and activities are appended, which is good because the books don't offer much information. Ind. Review covers these Feelings titles: I'm Busy: A Feelings Story, I'm Happy and Other Fun Feelings, I'm Sad and Other Tricky Feelings, and I'm Tired and Other Body Feelings.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Feelings series. Illustrated by Simona Dimitri. Double-page spreads explore feelings in loosely grouped categories; Busy uses a story format. Cartoons and small photographs of real objects (toys, flowers, gifts) are superimposed on monochromatic background photos. Each spread includes a border of facial expressions matching the emotions covered in the book. Discussion prompts and activities are appended, which is good because the books don't offer much information. Ind. Review covers these Feelings titles: I'm Busy: A Feelings Story, I'm Happy and Other Fun Feelings, I'm Sad and Other Tricky Feelings, and I'm Tired and Other Body Feelings.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Inside & Out Guide To series. Twelve double-page spreads highlight the milestones of space travel and exploration. A straightforward text and sidebars combine with photographs, cross-sections, and "x-ray vision" diagrams to provide an interesting perspective and overview of spacecraft technology. A lot of basic information is presented, but the text-heavy pages and busy design make navigation a challenge. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) YA World Art & Culture series. Paintings and calligraphy, architecture and silk clothing, music, dance, and drama: the varied art forms that have been and continue to be practiced in China are described in this well-written text. An introduction briefly covers the history, geography, and peoples of China. Striking photos of artwork bring the book to life. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt