(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) K-3 Save Earth's Animals! series. After providing brief introductions to the title continents, the books introduce readers to endangered animals from those areas. The language, while accessible, can be vague or incomplete. In addition to the vivid photos, each title's "Endangered Animals" spread is the most useful, featuring capsule descriptions of the animals and a continent map detailing where the creatures can be found today. Glos., ind. Review covers these Save Earth's Animals! titles: Endangered Animals of Africa, Endangered Animals of Antarctica and the Arctic, Endangered Animals of Asia, Endangered Animals of Australia, Endangered Animals of Europe, Endangered Animals of North America, and Endangered Animals of South America.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(3) YA Headlines! series. This useful hi-lo volume addresses the timely topic of America's economic recession. Beginning with the housing boom that peaked in 2006, Brezina discusses predatory lending and other causes, then government efforts to combat recession. She also addresses topics such as foreclosure and unemployment, concluding with possible patterns of recovery. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos, and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game series. These overviews emphasize the process of hunting successfully, responsibly, and lawfully. It's categorized as a satisfying sport that provides many benefits both to participants and to society (there's no discussion of its cons). Dense texts examine the target animal population, preparation, details of the hunt itself, and the "harvesting" of meat. Vivid photos of hunters and their equipment accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game titles: Wing Shooting, Turkey Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Small Game Hunting, Varmint Hunting, and Waterfowl.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game series. These overviews emphasize the process of hunting successfully, responsibly, and lawfully. It's categorized as a satisfying sport that provides many benefits both to participants and to society (there's no discussion of its cons). Dense texts examine the target animal population, preparation, details of the hunt itself, and the "harvesting" of meat. Vivid photos of hunters and their equipment accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game titles: Wing Shooting, Turkey Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Small Game Hunting, Varmint Hunting, and Waterfowl.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Focusing on green architecture, the volume explores different building materials and alternative energy. The LEED system ("used to measure how green a building is") is discussed along with things families can do to be environmentally friendly. The information is useful, but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less-relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. Energy focuses on the positives and negatives of various types of alternative energies--solar, wind, and hydroelectric, to name a few--while Transportation emphasizes hybrid cars, public transportation, and cycling as greener alternatives to driving gasoline-fueled automobiles. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Transportation and Earth-Friendly Energy.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) 4-6 How to Be Earth Friendly series. These books overlap in information, emphasizing carrying reusable water bottles and shopping bags and buying greener cleaning supplies. Shopping also discusses energy-efficient appliances and toys while Living includes facts about composting and recycling. The information that's there is useful but it's also incomplete. Pertinent, well-captioned images appear alongside less relevant stock photos. "It's a Fact!" sidebars are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Be Earth Friendly titles: Earth-Friendly Living and Earth-Friendly Shopping.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(4) YA Most Daring Raids in History series. These books present detailed accounts of military rescue missions: Entebbe, 1976 Uganda; West Africa, 2000 Sierra Leone; Iranian Embassy, 1980 London; and World War II, 1944 France. Military history aficionados will appreciate the well-researched texts. Others may be overwhelmed by technical terms, the unappealing format, and dense, tiny type. Maps, sidebars, and archival photographs add interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these The Most Daring Raids in History titles: Entebbe: The Most Daring Raid of Israel's Special Forces, Counterterrorism in West Africa: The Most Dangerous SAS Assault, Rescue at the Iranian Embassy: The Most Daring SAS Raid, and The Most Daring Raid of World War II: D-Day--Pointe-du-Hoc.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Most Daring Raids in History series. These books present detailed accounts of military rescue missions: Entebbe, 1976 Uganda; West Africa, 2000 Sierra Leone; Iranian Embassy, 1980 London; and World War II, 1944 France. Military history aficionados will appreciate the well-researched texts. Others may be overwhelmed by technical terms, the unappealing format, and dense, tiny type. Maps, sidebars, and archival photographs add interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these The Most Daring Raids in History titles: Entebbe: The Most Daring Raid of Israel's Special Forces, Counterterrorism in West Africa: The Most Dangerous SAS Assault, Rescue at the Iranian Embassy: The Most Daring SAS Raid, and The Most Daring Raid of World War II: D-Day--Pointe-du-Hoc.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Famous Lives series. The volumes in this readable series are chock-full of trivia about the title figures. Section headings help organize the information (and will help readers navigate the crowded spreads) while sidebars provide additional information. Each title's "A Day in the Life" section and "Do You Have What It Takes?" personality quiz may engage readers. The many photographs are generally relevant. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Famous Lives titles: Simon Cowell, Barack Obama, and J.K. Rowling.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(4) YA Most Daring Raids in History series. These books present detailed accounts of military rescue missions: Entebbe, 1976 Uganda; West Africa, 2000 Sierra Leone; Iranian Embassy, 1980 London; and World War II, 1944 France. Military history aficionados will appreciate the well-researched texts. Others may be overwhelmed by technical terms, the unappealing format, and dense, tiny type. Maps, sidebars, and archival photographs add interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these The Most Daring Raids in History titles: Entebbe: The Most Daring Raid of Israel's Special Forces, Counterterrorism in West Africa: The Most Dangerous SAS Assault, Rescue at the Iranian Embassy: The Most Daring SAS Raid, and The Most Daring Raid of World War II: D-Day--Pointe-du-Hoc.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 Incredibly Disgusting Food series. The authors straightforwardly examine junk food ingredients and discuss their negative health effects on both children and adults. The volumes are useful without being too preachy; there's definitely an agenda here, but there's no arguing with the solid, convincing facts (sensationalized titles and gross photos of rotting teeth--Carbonated--and toes--Salty--aside). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Incredibly Disgusting Food titles: Carbonated Beverages, Salty and Sugary Snacks, Fake Foods, and Mystery Meat.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Incredibly Disgusting Food series. The authors straightforwardly examine junk food ingredients and discuss their negative health effects on both children and adults. The volumes are useful without being too preachy; there's definitely an agenda here, but there's no arguing with the solid, convincing facts (sensationalized titles and gross photos of rotting teeth--Carbonated--and toes--Salty--aside). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Incredibly Disgusting Food titles: Carbonated Beverages, Salty and Sugary Snacks, Fake Foods, and Mystery Meat.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in the news. Health Care begins with President Obama's 2010 legislation then discusses problems within the industry. Torture looks at the history and modern practice of torture, ending with discussion of Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos, and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (including many websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Torture and Healthcare for Everyone.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian