(3) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Lori Osiecki. This easy-reader text interweaves descriptions of historical earthquakes and tsunamis with sound explanations for their formation and information about how scientists measure and study them. The sentence structure is simple, but the narrative flows seamlessly from one important concept to the next. The art effectively illustrates key concepts.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Tammy Smith & Tammy Smith. A simple, conversational text provides interesting information about how to graft branches to grow a specific type of apple. Repetition in the text and clues in the pictures help with word predicting, but a pronunciation guide for one word (blossom) is awkwardly inserted into the text. The illustrations are colorful and clear.

Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan

(3) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Pedro Julio Gonzalez. A concise, easy-to-read text presents a basic introduction to sea and land turtles. The text explains the differences among several turtles and provides a few simple guidelines for keeping pet turtles. The illustrations extend the text and present a variety of clearly identified turtle species.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Pete Mueller. This easy reader focuses on how honeybees make honey, how they are different from other bees, and what life in the hive is like. In addition, information about beekeeping is included in the discussion. Some topics, such as bee communication, are oversimplified, but in general this book will encourage further study. The illustrations extend the text.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Lisa Bonforte & Lisa Bonforte. A broad variety of pony basics--breeds, markings, care and feeding, gaits, pony communication--is covered in this straightforward easy reader. Unfortunately, the art is bland and lacking in definition and detail, although some attempt was made to match the text's descriptions. Despite the tendency to skip around among various topics, the book's transitions create a unified narrative.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 All Aboard Science Reader series. Illustrated by Adrian C. Sinnott & Adrian C. Sinnott. Introducing magnets and magnetism, this book provides accurate information in a breezy style. Although the easy reader format occasionally intrudes, the text, aided by humorous cartoon illustrations, successfully incorporates some history, scientific principles, sequenced explanations, experiments, real-life examples, and predictions into this introduction. Glos.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian