(3) K-3 Meet the Wild Things series. Illustrated by John Rocco. A breezy introduction to the species narrated by a pangolin. Information covered includes diet, behaviors, threats, and habitat. Realistic illustrations and engaging questions will draw readers into the book. Detailed back matter provides more information and discusses why the species is endangered.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Meet the Wild Things series. Illustrated by John Rocco. A breezy introduction to the species narrated by a sloth. Information covered includes diet, behaviors, threats, and habitat. Realistic illustrations and engaging questions will draw readers into the book. Detailed back matter provides more information and discusses why the species is endangered.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 1-3 Wild Fairies series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. In these series-starters about a group of woodland fairies, Daisy plans a party and learns that things don't need to be perfect to be fun, and pond-dwelling Lily feels left out until her friends find a way to include her in their land-based adventures. Abundantly illustrated with whimsical cartoon art, each appealing if precious chapter book offers thoughtful lessons about friendship. Back matter includes character profiles and activities. Review covers these Wild Fairies titles: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma and Lily's Water Woes.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(4) 1-3 Wild Fairies series. Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. In these series-starters about a group of woodland fairies, Daisy plans a party and learns that things don't need to be perfect to be fun, and pond-dwelling Lily feels left out until her friends find a way to include her in their land-based adventures. Abundantly illustrated with whimsical cartoon art, each appealing if precious chapter book offers thoughtful lessons about friendship. Back matter includes character profiles and activities. Review covers these Wild Fairies titles: Daisy's Decorating Dilemma and Lily's Water Woes.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(3) 4-6 Wild Magic series. To save their family, Mup, her mam, and her baby brother cross a magical border into the realm of witches; there Mup discovers secrets about her heritage as well as another side of herself. Kiernan creates a rich new story in the fantasy tradition, with familiar tropes such as human-animal transformations and rhyming riddles alongside fresher elements (including a dark-skinned protagonist). Readers will look forward to the projected sequels.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) 4-6 Going Wild series. Charlie and her friends Mac and Maria must stop Dr. Gray and his beastly warriors before they turn all of humanity into chimera beasts. They research fierce new animal powers, upgrade their magical-powers bracelets, and decide whom to trust to save the day. McMann brings her series about kids with animal powers to a thrilling and satisfying close. Full-page illustrations add dimension to the story.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Wild Jobs series. Large, visually appealing color photos accompany short, accessible texts introducing young readers to exciting outdoor careers. Each book describes job details including training, special equipment, and clothing needed; provides a historical highlight; and gives examples of on-the-job scenarios, job rewards, and dangers. A short summary quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Jobs titles: Animal Wrangler, Camping Guide, Cave Explorer, Deep-Sea Fisher, Scuba Diver, and Wildland Firefighter.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) K-3 Seedlings: Wild Animals series. These attractive books provide basic facts about their subjects, including habitats, physical appearances, family relationships, diets, and behaviors. Spare texts in large type and bright, eye-catching photos make the information accessible to new nonfiction readers. A concluding spread features an anatomically labeled photo of the animal and a couple of close-ups of specific features. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Seedlings: Wild Animals titles: Beavers, Brown Bears, Killer Whales, and Wild Horses.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Seedlings: Wild Animals series. This entry in an attractive series provides basic facts about flamingos, including their habitat, physical appearance, family relationships, diet, and behaviors. Spare text in large type and bright, eye-catching photos make the information accessible to new nonfiction readers. A concluding spread features an anatomically labeled photo and a couple of close-ups of specific features. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Seedlings: Wild Animals series. These attractive books provide basic facts about their subjects, including habitats, physical appearances, family relationships, diets, and behaviors. Spare texts in large type and bright, eye-catching photos make the information accessible to new nonfiction readers. A concluding spread features an anatomically labeled photo of the animal and a couple of close-ups of specific features. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Seedlings: Wild Animals titles: Beavers, Brown Bears, Killer Whales, and Wild Horses.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 4-6 Living Wild series. Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Living Wild series. Eye-catching close-up photographs enliven this informative text. Seahorses' appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representations in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Living Wild series. Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven this informative text. Pelicans' appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Living Wild series. Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Living Wild series. Eye-catching, close-up photographs enliven these informative texts, focusing on one animal per volume. Appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, threats to survival, and representation in culture are all addressed in great detail, while sidebars provide additional information. Although lengthy chapters and the absence of a table of contents make quick reference difficult, thorough indexing helps mitigate this drawback. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living Wild titles: Elk, Lemurs, Llamas, Prairie Dogs

Reviewer: Russell Perry