(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Science of Fun Stuff series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. Four brief chapters present some basic science principles behind basketball, including how the laws of motion and gravity affect the game, the physics behind some of the Globetrotters' tricks, and the material composition of a basketball. This is high-interest trivia for hoops fans and emerging or struggling readers. A mix of color photographs and cartoony illustrations add appeal. Back matter includes world records, basketball jobs, and a quiz.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: History of Fun Stuff series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. With a star-spangled and photo-filled layout, this brief easy-reader history of the Harlem Globetrotters is sure to interest basketball fans. The narrative emphasizes the players' skill, entertainment factor, and activist efforts for African Americans and women. Information about basketball around the world and, strangely, Antarctica (the only place the Globetrotters haven't played) plus a quiz are all appended. Timeline.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(3) K-3 History of Fun Stuff series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. Who were the first people to make ice cream, and how is it made today? Is pizza really from Italy, and how much of it do Americans eat every year? Such questions are answered in these peppy, fact-filled easy readers. Retro-style cartoon illustrations and large-font text are nicely laid out on bright pages. Additional cultural information, science connections, and quizzes round out each volume. Review covers these History of Fun Stuff titles: The Deep Dish on Pizza! and The Scoop on Ice Cream!.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: The Planets series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. In this series, a girl or boy space traveler, accompanied by a pet dog or cat, undertakes a space mission to explore the title planet. The information, though selective, is succinct and easy to understand. Digital cartoon illustrations look 1950s retro-ish. Not a required purchase for libraries, but the format may engage readers to seek out meatier information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: The Planets titles: Your Mission to Mars, Your Mission to Jupiter, Your Mission on Earth, and Your Mission to Mercury.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: The Planets series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. In this series, a girl or boy space traveler, accompanied by a pet dog or cat, undertakes a space mission to explore the title planet. The information, though selective, is succinct and easy to understand. Digital cartoon illustrations look 1950s retro-ish. Not a required purchase for libraries, but the format may engage readers to seek out meatier information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: The Planets titles: Your Mission to Mars, Your Mission to Jupiter, Your Mission on Earth, and Your Mission to Mercury.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: The Planets series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. In this series, a girl or boy space traveler, accompanied by a pet dog or cat, undertakes a space mission to explore the title planet. The information, though selective, is succinct and easy to understand. Digital cartoon illustrations look 1950s retro-ish. Not a required purchase for libraries, but the format may engage readers to seek out meatier information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: The Planets titles: Your Mission to Mars, Your Mission to Jupiter, Your Mission on Earth, and Your Mission to Mercury.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Looking Glass Library: The Planets series. Illustrated by Scott Burroughs. In this series, a girl or boy space traveler, accompanied by a pet dog or cat, undertakes a space mission to explore the title planet. The information, though selective, is succinct and easy to understand. Digital cartoon illustrations look 1950s retro-ish. Not a required purchase for libraries, but the format may engage readers to seek out meatier information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: The Planets titles: Your Mission to Mars, Your Mission to Jupiter, Your Mission on Earth, and Your Mission to Mercury.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee