(4) 4-6 Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes series. Adapted by Amanda Doering Tourville. Illustrated by Zachary Trover. These cartoon-panel biographies (with awkward invented dialogue) highlight real-life children and teens facing potential disaster and emerging as heroes. From fashioning snowshoes in order to brave a blizzard to helping rescue shipwrecked sailors to saving a family--and the family's chickens--from being washed out to sea, the subjects' exploits are noteworthy. Somewhat stiff and overly cheery cartoons illustrate the tales. Reading list, websites. Review covers these Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes titles: The Lifesaving Adventure of Sam Deal, Shipwreck Rescuer, The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper, and The Snowshoeing Adventure of Milton Daub, Blizzard Trekker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) 4-6 Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes series. Adapted by Amanda Doering Tourville. Illustrated by Zachary Trover. These cartoon-panel biographies (with awkward invented dialogue) highlight real-life children and teens facing potential disaster and emerging as heroes. From fashioning snowshoes in order to brave a blizzard to helping rescue shipwrecked sailors to saving a family--and the family's chickens--from being washed out to sea, the subjects' exploits are noteworthy. Somewhat stiff and overly cheery cartoons illustrate the tales. Reading list, websites. Review covers these Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes titles: The Lifesaving Adventure of Sam Deal, Shipwreck Rescuer, The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper, and The Snowshoeing Adventure of Milton Daub, Blizzard Trekker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) 4-6 Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes series. Adapted by Emma Carlson Berne. Illustrated by Zachary Trover. These cartoon-panel biographies (with awkward invented dialogue) highlight real-life children and teens facing potential disaster and emerging as heroes. From fashioning snowshoes in order to brave a blizzard to helping rescue shipwrecked sailors to saving a family--and the family's chickens--from being washed out to sea, the subjects' exploits are noteworthy. Somewhat stiff and overly cheery cartoons illustrate the tales. Reading list, websites. Review covers these Graphic Universe: History's Kid Heroes titles: The Lifesaving Adventure of Sam Deal, Shipwreck Rescuer, The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper, and The Snowshoeing Adventure of Milton Daub, Blizzard Trekker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(3) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Mighty Machines series. Illustrated by Zachary Trover. These books look at types of trucks and machinery used in construction. Brief, accessible sections describe what the machines are, their parts, and how and where the equipment is used. The texts provide a good amount of technical information along with some "Fun Facts." Bold-hued, angular illustrations add interest for truck fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mighty Machines titles: Bulldozers, Cranes, and Dump Trucks.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) K-3 Looking Glass Library: Mighty Machines series. Illustrated by Zachary Trover. These books look at types of trucks and machinery used in construction. Brief, accessible sections describe what the machines are, their parts, and how and where the equipment is used. The texts provide a good amount of technical information along with some "Fun Facts." Bold-hued, angular illustrations add interest for truck fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these Looking Glass Library: Mighty Machines titles: Bulldozers, Cranes, and Dump Trucks.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg