(4) K-3 Photographs by Dorothy Handelman. In this concept book, human inventions are compared to their prototypes in nature. Some work better than others: e.g., a photograph of a child in army fatigues precedes a picture of a leopard camouflaged in a tree; but comparing a sleeping bag to a monarch caterpillar's chrysalis is a stretch. In general, the close-up photos and brief text will appeal to budding naturalists.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Dorothy Handelman. Charley Waters is eight years old when he travels with his father to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to be part of the reenactment of an important Civil War battle. The first-person narration and clear photos of this accessible and interesting book bring the reader close to the material, which explores the history of the Battle of Gettysburg but focuses more closely on the avocation of reenacting battles down to the most minute details.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 Real Kids Readers series. Photographs by Dorothy Handelman. Written for different reading levels, from preschool to third grade, these three stories contain phonic guidelines to assist parents. Spots, about a girl who loves dots, has a cute resolution; My Pen Pal, Pat effectively presents a tale of mistaken identities; in The Good Bad Day, Pam's bad day turns into a good day. The weakest aspect of the books are the posed color photographs, which are often static in nature. There are nine other books in this series.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Real Kids Readers series. Photographs by Dorothy Handelman. Written for different reading levels, from preschool to third grade, these three stories contain phonic guidelines to assist parents. Spots, about a girl who loves dots, has a cute resolution; My Pen Pal, Pat effectively presents a tale of mistaken identities; in The Good Bad Day, Pam's bad day turns into a good day. The weakest aspect of the books are the posed color photographs, which are often static in nature. There are nine other books in this series.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) K-3 Real Kids Readers series. Photographs by Dorothy Handelman. Written for different reading levels, from preschool to third grade, these three stories contain phonic guidelines to assist parents. Spots, about a girl who loves dots, has a cute resolution; My Pen Pal, Pat effectively presents a tale of mistaken identities; in The Good Bad Day, Pam's bad day turns into a good day. The weakest aspect of the books are the posed color photographs, which are often static in nature. There are nine other books in this series.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta