(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Kate Aldous. When Iola's friend Jennifer gets a diary, Iola is jealous. She should have it since she's bursting with ideas, and Jennifer can't think of a thing to say. The diary causes friction until Iola manipulates Jennifer into giving it to her. Aldous's realistic line-art illustrations contrast Iola's angelic looks with her quick, biting--occasionally verging on nasty--wit.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) K-3 Step-by-Step Geography series. From subsistence farms to nuclear power plants, this book aims to introduce readers to agricultural and manufacturing technologies that produce the products we consume. Such breadth ensures that topics are not covered in much depth. Unremarkable color illustrations and photographs accompany the brief text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.