(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alexander Mostov. This broad overview aims to raise awareness of threats to the world's forests. The lively pages dole out information via friendly illustrations, accessible text boxes, and lots of captions; the volume's clear organization helps with comprehension. After introducing features of tropical rainforests, boreal forests, and temperate forests, French's presentation focuses on deforestation, its causes (e.g., agriculture, paper industry), effects (habitat loss, threats to indigenous populations), and solutions (ethical consumerism, education). "What You Can Do" offers realistic suggestions. Glossary.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Lord provides readers with a literal bird's-eye view of Victoria Falls, the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, the Serengeti, and more. Each full-bleed double-page spread shows a landscape from the viewpoint of a bird typically found there. "Since birds see things very differently from us, we've used our imagination to show a picture of what they could be seeing," says the introduction. Readers who prefer to flit in and out of books should enjoy the many call-outs with inset maps, facts about each location, and items to search for.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2020