(3) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. These colorful books combine educational information and funny jokes to invite readers into the lives of polar bears and monkeys. Playful chapter titles introduce topics such as diet, physical aspects, and habitats. The attention-grabbing photos of animals in the wild paired with simple sentences make these books accessible and enjoyable. Appended quizzes encourage memory recall and further thinking. Glos. Review covers these National Geographic Readers titles: Polar Bears and Monkeys.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. These leveled readers offer very basic information about the title animals. Clearly delineated headings introduce each subtopic (e.g., "Fish or Mammal?"). Simple sentence structures, along with corny jokes ("Why did the dolphin cross the ocean? To get to the other tide"), excellent well-captioned photos, and sidebars, increase accessibility. Glos. Review covers these National Geographic Readers titles: Pandas and Dolphins.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) K-3 National Geographic Readers series. This book presents basic information about the often-feared marine predator. Facts about teeth types and camouflage deepen understanding, while silly shark-themed jokes add accessibility. Well-captioned full-page photographs and simple sentences are just right for young readers. Boxed definitions and a picture glossary support challenging vocabulary. Glos.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Adrian C. Sinnott & Adrian C. Sinnott. Introducing magnets and magnetism, this book provides accurate information in a breezy style. Although the easy reader format occasionally intrudes, the text, aided by humorous cartoon illustrations, successfully incorporates some history, scientific principles, sequenced explanations, experiments, real-life examples, and predictions into this introduction. Glos.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian