(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to the human body, from muscles and bones to organs and reproduction. The facts are entirely random and light on real science but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to the title animals, from their points and traits to equipment and utility throughout history. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Where do horses play games?"), but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple texts in question-and-answer format present introductions to the ocean and baby animals. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Which Baby Has the Worst Mother?" "Which Animal Loves to Play?") but they could stimulate curiosity about the topics. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty and I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple texts in question-and-answer format present introductions to various time and season changes and the planet Earth. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Has Earth changed much?"), but they could stimulate curiosity about the topics. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: I Wonder Why the Wind Blows and I Wonder Why the Sun Rises.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to the North and South poles, from flora and fauna to the features that make the places unique. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Which dogs are found at the poles?"), but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to the title animals, highlighting physical characteristics as well as traits of the fastest, oldest, biggest, and most dangerous species. The facts are entirely random and light on real science but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to life cycles, characteristics, and amazing feats of the deadly and destructive--and the harmless and helpful--million-plus insects and spiders on Earth. The facts are entirely random and light on real science but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to ancient Egypt, from pharaohs, gods, and goddesses to average men and women. The facts are entirely random and light on actual history, but they may stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to the technologies and theories behind outer space and space exploration, from galaxies and stars to planets and moons. The facts are entirely random and light on real science but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple text in question-and-answer format presents an introduction to dinosaurs, including the unique characteristics of those that lived in the air, on the land, and in the sea. The facts are entirely random and light on real science, but they could stimulate curiosity about the topic. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple texts in question-and-answer format present introductions to various time and season changes and the planet Earth. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Has Earth changed much?"), but they could stimulate curiosity about the topics. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: I Wonder Why the Wind Blows and I Wonder Why the Sun Rises.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Simple texts in question-and-answer format present introductions to the ocean and baby animals. The facts are entirely random and light on real science ("Which Baby Has the Worst Mother?" "Which Animal Loves to Play?") but they could stimulate curiosity about the topics. The many illustrations on busy pages include a combination of realistic-looking drawings and humorous cartoons. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty and I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. These books present information about the traits of a variety of pets including fish, cats, dogs, hamsters, and farm animals, all shown in realistic pastel-hued illustrations. Lift-the-flap half pages reveal pet questions and answers, many of which are vague and/or random. Each volume provides a very general overview for animal lovers. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: Farm Animals and Pets.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. These books present information about the traits of a variety of pets including fish, cats, dogs, hamsters, and farm animals, all shown in realistic pastel-hued illustrations. Lift-the-flap half pages reveal pet questions and answers, many of which are vague and/or random. Each volume provides a very general overview for animal lovers. Ind. Review covers these I Wonder Why titles: Farm Animals and Pets.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Thirty-one questions about topics from pine needles to aye-ayes afford some organization to this rather random collection of information about the six major kinds of forests. Colorful illustrations include a few large-scale paintings, numerous detailed ones, and cartoons. The information, though accurate, serves more to pique curiosity than to promote sequenced understanding. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 I Wonder Why series. Questions ranging from "how often do horses need to eat?" to "who sits in a sulky?" are answered in brief, breezy, large-font paragraphs that cover the usual range of introductory horse material. Pithy asides add more information. The open format is illustrated with both silly cartoons and realistic (though ill-proportioned) color drawings. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam