(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(3) K-3 Countries series. In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. Ample maps, charts, and graphs introduce young readers to the largest country in South America. Filled with factual information about Brazil's history, as well as coverage of all aspects of modern culture, this easy-to-read, well-organized, and attractively illustrated book will be useful for elementary school students. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. Colorful photographs and simple text describe the past and present of these three complicated and diverse countries in terms understandable to early-elementary school readers. Packed with factual data yet providing an up-close-and-personal approach, the books fill a growing need for up-to-date, age-appropriate nonfiction coverage of other cultures. Glos, ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: China, Iran, Israel.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. Colorful photographs and simple text describe the past and present of these three complicated and diverse countries in terms understandable to early-elementary school readers. Packed with factual data yet providing an up-close-and-personal approach, the books fill a growing need for up-to-date, age-appropriate nonfiction coverage of other cultures. Glos, ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: China, Iran, Israel.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. Colorful photographs and simple text describe the past and present of these three complicated and diverse countries in terms understandable to early-elementary school readers. Packed with factual data yet providing an up-close-and-personal approach, the books fill a growing need for up-to-date, age-appropriate nonfiction coverage of other cultures. Glos, ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: China, Iran, Israel.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Countries series. Beginning with a warm welcome ("Ahlan!") from a young boy in traditional Egyptian garb, this short informative book provides a section of fast facts as well as a time line overview of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Packed with details about the land, plants and animals, people, economy, government, and culture, it is suited to the basic research needs of elementary school students. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Going Places series. This slim, easy-to-read volume touches on a few ocean-related topics including the ocean's geography, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, whales, beach activities, snorkeling, and pollution. The Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic oceans are mentioned only in passing, and a cursory explanation of tides may leave young readers confused. Full-page color photographs and mediocre clip-art accompany the text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 Rain Forest series. These books offer very general summaries of their topics: rainforest locations, weather, products, and wildlife; native peoples, their customs and lifestyles; the variety of animals, their physical characteristics and behaviors. The texts consist of short, simple sentences, which make for a choppy read, but the large color photographs will capture readers' interest. Each book contains a list of websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) K-3 Rain Forest series. This book offers a very general summary of various groups of rainforest insects, including beetles, flies, ants, termites, bees, and butterflies. Also discussed are insects' stages of development and camouflaging. The text consists of short, simple sentences, which make for a choppy, often plodding read, but the large color photographs will capture readers' interest. A list of websites is appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(4) K-3 Rain Forest series. These books offer very general summaries of their topics: rainforest locations, weather, products, and wildlife; native peoples, their customs and lifestyles; the variety of animals, their physical characteristics and behaviors. The texts consist of short, simple sentences, which make for a choppy read, but the large color photographs will capture readers' interest. Each book contains a list of websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli