(3) K-3 Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series. Illustrated by Carlo Molinari. This companion to Viking Ships at Sunrise introduces independent readers to more detailed information about Vikings. Exploration, warriors, religion, daily life, burial customs, and farming are discussed in the accessible and engaging text. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the presentation and help break up the text. A list of museums with Viking exhibits is included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series. Illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Chatty text describes the popularity, history, rules, and star players of the sport. World Cup information is outdated, but this is more than made up for by the compelling final chapter, "Soccer Changes Lives" (for example, in Sudan, rehab for former child soldiers includes learning the sport). Cartoony illustrations and black-and-white photos are included, as is research guidance. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) K-3 Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series. Illustrated by Sal Murdocca. This readable biography portrays Lincoln as a book lover, an inventor, and a skilled debater. Experienced chapter-book readers will enjoy learning that Lincoln's sons ran wild in the White House while crowds roamed freely in and around the presidential grounds--unimaginable today. Cartoony illustrations and black-and-white photos accompany the text. Lists of museums and DVDs are appended. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Nancy Hull