(3) K-3 Imagine This! series. Illustrated by Nic Jones. A tree in a boreal forest offers food and shelter for animals, nutrients for the soil, and more during its lifetime. When fire, pests, storms, or disease kill a tree, Bissonette explains, the tree continues to be a valuable resource in the forest. "The tree, now in its second life, hums with activity--animals nesting and looking for food." As the tree decomposes further, it enriches the soil and supports new growth. Jones's lush forest scenes are detailed but not cluttered; the informative main text is enhanced by related information in smaller type on many pages. Bissonette talks about her personal connection to trees in an author's note. Things to consider when "Exploring Snags and Fallen Logs" and suggested reading are appended.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Edge Books: Imagine It, Build It series. Inexpensive supplies and quirky ideas for projects should attract the attention of middle-grade crafters. Some require skills with a utility knife and hot glue, but they're outlined clearly in stepped directions and adult help is recommended. Attention to detail will result in some awesome items: tin can lanterns and soda tab bracelets, a duct tape wallet and bongo drums, and more. Reading list. Review covers the following Edge Books: Imagine It, Build It titles: Amazing Recycled Projects You Can Create and Incredible Duct Tape Projects You Can Create.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Edge Books: Imagine It, Build It series. Inexpensive supplies and quirky ideas for projects should attract the attention of middle-grade crafters. Some require skills with a utility knife and hot glue, but they're outlined clearly in stepped directions and adult help is recommended. Attention to detail will result in some awesome items: tin can lanterns and soda tab bracelets, a duct tape wallet and bongo drums, and more. Reading list. Review covers the following Edge Books: Imagine It, Build It titles: Amazing Recycled Projects You Can Create and Incredible Duct Tape Projects You Can Create.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Imagine This! series. Illustrated by Lucy Clibbon. Decorative artwork in a naive style illustrates these two fanciful employment manuals for readers interested in marauding on the high seas or fluttering around with magic wands. The details divulged about the lives of pirates and fairies--from goblins and pixies to the tooth fairy--are fairly standard, but the text's good-humored, confidential delivery gives the information spark. [Review covers these Imagine This! titles: Imagine You're a Fairy! and Imagine You're a Pirate!.]

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(3) K-3 Imagine This! series. Illustrated by Lucy Clibbon. Decorative artwork in a naive style illustrates these two fanciful employment manuals for readers interested in marauding on the high seas or fluttering around with magic wands. The details divulged about the lives of pirates and fairies--from goblins and pixies to the tooth fairy--are fairly standard, but the text's good-humored, confidential delivery gives the information spark. [Review covers these Imagine This! titles: Imagine You're a Fairy! and Imagine You're a Pirate!.]

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(4) 4-6 Imagine Living Here series. Cobb's descriptions of the land, animals, and people of Eastern Africa, though somewhat romanticized, emphasize the interdependence of living things with one another and their environment. Animals are the primary focus, and the text covers the usual lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras but also describes other birds and mammals that inhabit wildlife parks. Uninspiring illustrations include enough detail to distinguish among the different species described. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.