(3) 4-6 Immigrant Experiences series. This series provides general glimpses into many immigrant groups' struggles in the U.S. Vignettes (with direct quotes) of real immigrants striving for citizenship and acceptance in America add intimacy and impact to the presentation; frank discussions of discrimination are included. Photographs extend the narratives. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Immigrant Experiences titles: Catholic Immigrants, Indian Immigrants, Chinese Immigrants, Central American Immigrants, Jewish Immigrants, Russian Immigrants, Filipino Immigrants and Muslim Immigrants

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) 4-6 Engineering That Made America series. This series takes an in-depth look at the history, conception, and practical application of key engineering feats and inventions. Each volume thoughtfully breaks down events and inspiration that led up to each invention, as well as its evolution and impact over the years. Archival photos break up the narratives. There are four other spring 2017 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Engineering That Made America titles: The Invention of the Assembly Line, The Invention of the Airplane, The Invention of the Transistor, and The Building of the Hoover Dam.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Immigrant Experiences series. This series provides general glimpses into many immigrant groups' struggles in the U.S. Each book's vignettes (with direct quotes) on real immigrants striving for citizenship and acceptance in America add intimacy and impact to the presentation; frank discussions of discrimination are included. Photographs extend the narratives. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Immigrant Experiences titles: Mexican Immigrants, Somali Immigrants, Japanese Immigrants, and German Immigrants.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 Wonders of Space series. Accounts of major events in space exploration--including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, Voyager probes, Mars rovers, and Hubble telescope, as well as recent missions to Saturn and Pluto--are presented in short narrative formats, with numerous quotes from those involved in the projects. Color photographs of planets, astronauts and scientists, and space technology effectively supplement the texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Wonders of Space titles: Exploring Beyond Our Solar System, The First Moon Landing, The Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, Space Missions of the 21st Century, and The [cf4]Voyager[cf3] Space Probes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Wonders of Space series. Accounts of major events in space exploration--including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, Voyager probes, Mars rovers, and Hubble telescope, as well as recent missions to Saturn and Pluto--are presented in short narrative formats, with numerous quotes from those involved in the projects. Color photographs of planets, astronauts and scientists, and space technology effectively supplement the texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Wonders of Space titles: Exploring Beyond Our Solar System, The First Moon Landing, The Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, Space Missions of the 21st Century, and The [cf4]Voyager[cf3] Space Probes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Wonders of Space series. Accounts of major events in space exploration--including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, Voyager probes, Mars rovers, and Hubble telescope, as well as recent missions to Saturn and Pluto--are presented in short narrative formats, with numerous quotes from those involved in the projects. Color photographs of planets, astronauts and scientists, and space technology effectively supplement the texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Wonders of Space titles: Exploring Beyond Our Solar System, The First Moon Landing, The Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, Space Missions of the 21st Century, and The [cf4]Voyager[cf3] Space Probes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Super-Awesome Science series. This series uses high-interest topics as a way to lure readers into consideration of myriad scientific concepts (including medicine, optics, acoustics, and Newton's laws of motion) and technological cornerstones such as sound recording and mechanical design. Photographs are plentiful but not always captioned. Comprehension activities and writing prompts are included throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super-Awesome Science titles: The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Speed, The Science of Sports, The Science of Movies, The Science of Music, and The Science of Warriors.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(4) K-3 Endangered Animals series. Each formulaic book covers the animal's physical characteristics and habitat as well as its threats to survival due to human activity such as hunting, habitat encroachment, and climate changes. A final chapter explores the conservation efforts and exhorts involvement. Maps, graphs, and photos add visual interest to otherwise bland layouts. There are six other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Endangered Animals titles: African Elephants, Blue Whales, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Black Rhinos, and Fennec Foxes.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 Endangered Animals series. Each formulaic book covers the animal's physical characteristics and habitat as well as its threats to survival due to human activity such as hunting, habitat encroachment, and climate changes. A final chapter explores the conservation efforts and exhorts involvement. Maps, graphs, and photos add visual interest to otherwise bland layouts. There are six other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Endangered Animals titles: African Elephants, Blue Whales, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Black Rhinos, and Fennec Foxes.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo