(4) 4-6 Great Naturalists series. These books introduce readers to four prominent and diverse naturalists. Significant events in each individual's life are highlighted, along with their major accomplishments. Informative sidebars, photographs, and illustrations accompany the texts. Though the writing is choppy, the series is useful for exposing children to these noteworthy individuals and their lasting impact on our world. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Naturalists titles: Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey Joseph Banks, and Steve Irwin.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Great Naturalists series. These books introduce readers to four prominent and diverse naturalists. Significant events in each individual's life are highlighted, along with their major accomplishments. Informative sidebars, photographs, and illustrations accompany the texts. Though the writing is choppy, the series is useful for exposing children to these noteworthy individuals and their lasting impact on our world. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Naturalists titles: Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey Joseph Banks, and Steve Irwin.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Great Naturalists series. These books introduce readers to four prominent and diverse naturalists. Significant events in each individual's life are highlighted, along with their major accomplishments. Informative sidebars, photographs, and illustrations accompany the texts. Though the writing is choppy, the series is useful for exposing children to these noteworthy individuals and their lasting impact on our world. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Naturalists titles: Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey Joseph Banks, and Steve Irwin.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Great Naturalists series. These books introduce readers to four prominent and diverse naturalists. Significant events in each individual's life are highlighted, along with their major accomplishments. Informative sidebars, photographs, and illustrations accompany the texts. Though the writing is choppy, the series is useful for exposing children to these noteworthy individuals and their lasting impact on our world. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Naturalists titles: Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey Joseph Banks, and Steve Irwin.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Fusion series. Each title in this series of high-interest books offers an introduction to the lives of ancient Greeks, Vikings, Aztecs, Egyptians, Romans, and the people of the Indus Valley. While the text tends to oversimplify the complexities of ancient life, the plentiful illustrations and graphics and the range of topics make these books useful. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fusion titles: Welcome to the Ancient Olympics!, On to Valhalla!, Blood and Celebration, Reach for the Stars, Staying Alive in Ancient Rome, and Trading Up.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) 4-6 Animal Groups series. These busily organized informational books focus on animal social behavior and their life in groups but also contain ample information about the distinctive and unique characteristics of each animal described. Color photos, a map, and a quick fact sheet accompany the text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Groups titles: A Mob of Meerkats, A Band of Gorillas, A Colony of Prairie Dogs, A Herd of Elephants, A Mob of Kangaroos, and A School of Dolphins.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire