(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Our Nation's Pride series. Illustrated by Todd Ouren. This series examines various aspects of United States history, focusing on holidays, symbols, and places that have come to represent America. Though the writing can be choppy, the texts are generally informative and accessible. Impressionistic illustrations (some muddy) bring the subjects to life. "Fun Facts" are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Our Nation's Pride titles: The National Anthem, The Capitol Building, The Statue of Liberty, The Pledge of Allegiance, The United States Flag, and Veterans Day.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Our Nation's Pride series. Illustrated by Todd Ouren. This series examines various aspects of United States history, focusing on holidays, symbols, and places that have come to represent America. Though the writing can be choppy, the texts are generally informative and accessible. Impressionistic illustrations (some muddy) bring the subjects to life. "Fun Facts" are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Our Nation's Pride titles: The National Anthem, The Capitol Building, The Statue of Liberty, The Pledge of Allegiance, The United States Flag, and Veterans Day.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Sea Creatures series. Following a description of an imaginary dive to find octopuses, this volume provides interesting factual information (some of which occasionally seems out of place) about the life cycle of the octopus, its habitat, how it protects itself, and how much scientists have yet to learn about the creature. The clear, captioned color photos show the variety of species and add further details. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley