(3) PS Natural World series. Vibrant, close-up color photographs of eighteen identified insects are each paired with two or three labels for basic body parts; a handful contain a further zoomed-in image (e.g., a wasp's stinger) for preschoolers to marvel at. Simple word repetition is suited to young learners, and the picture glossary contributes more information about the highlighted insect parts. Suggestions for adults are appended.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) PS Natural World series. Vibrant close-up color photographs of eighteen identified plants are each paired with two or three labels for basic parts; a handful contain a further zoomed-in image (e.g., thorns) for preschoolers to marvel at. Simple word repetition is suited to young learners, and the picture glossary contributes more information about the highlighted plant and flower parts. Suggestions for adults are appended.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Natural Wonders of the World series. A cursory text presents the region, plant and animal life, climate, ecology, and history of the river that carries the world's largest amount of water and runs through three countries. Particular attention is paid to the need for conservation efforts. Sidebars, captivating color photographs, captions, and sufficient white space work well to enhance the overall presentation. Facts about the river are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Natural Wonders of the World series. A cursory text presents the geography, plant and animal life, climate, and history of the world's highest mountain. Much of the text focuses on the mountain's climbers. Sidebars, captivating color photographs, captions (some unclear), and sufficient white space work well to enhance the overall presentation. Additional facts about the mountain and its climbers are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, these books discuss each animal's physiology, habitat, birth, youth and adult life, mating behavior, food sources, and threats (natural and/or human). The books diagram each animal's role in its ecosystem's food chain and conclude with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Directory, further reading, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Cheetah, Moose, Seal, and Kangaroo.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, these books discuss each animal's physiology, habitat, birth, youth and adult life, mating behavior, food sources, and threats (natural and/or human). The books diagram each animal's role in its ecosystem's food chain and conclude with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Directory, further reading, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Cheetah, Moose, Seal, and Kangaroo.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, these books discuss each animal's physiology, habitat, birth, youth and adult life, mating behavior, food sources, and threats (natural and/or human). The books diagram each animal's role in its ecosystem's food chain and conclude with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Directory, further reading, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Cheetah, Moose, Seal, and Kangaroo.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, these books discuss each animal's physiology, habitat, birth, youth and adult life, mating behavior, food sources, and threats (natural and/or human). The books diagram each animal's role in its ecosystem's food chain and conclude with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Directory, further reading, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Cheetah, Moose, Seal, and Kangaroo.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, the books in this series discuss each mammal's physiology; youth and adult life; habitat; such threats as that from natural predators, humans, or habitat destruction; and end with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Differences between species (e.g., plains, mountain, and Grevy's zebras) and subspecies, when applicable, are also mentioned. A book list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles:Gorilla, Koala, Wolf, and Zebra.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, the books in this series discuss each mammal's physiology; youth and adult life; habitat; such threats as that from natural predators, humans, or habitat destruction; and end with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Differences between species (e.g., plains, mountain, and Grevy's zebras) and subspecies, when applicable, are also mentioned. A book list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles:Gorilla, Koala, Wolf, and Zebra.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, the books in this series discuss each mammal's physiology; youth and adult life; habitat; such threats as that from natural predators, humans, or habitat destruction; and end with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Differences between species (e.g., plains, mountain, and Grevy's zebras) and subspecies, when applicable, are also mentioned. A book list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles:Gorilla, Koala, Wolf, and Zebra.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. With accessible text and appealing color photos, the books in this series discuss each mammal's physiology; youth and adult life; habitat; such threats as that from natural predators, humans, or habitat destruction; and end with a summary of the animal's life cycle. Differences between species (e.g., plains, mountain, and Grevy's zebras) and subspecies, when applicable, are also mentioned. A book list is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles:Gorilla, Koala, Wolf, and Zebra.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Each of the books in this series contains easy-to-read text and appealing color photographs and includes information about habitat, life cycle, characteristics, food chains, and threats. These clear, concise introductions should spark curiosity for further reading. All but Rhino contain a bibliography. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Leopard, Giraffe, Black Rhino.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Each of the books in this series contains easy-to-read text and appealing color photographs and includes information about habitat, life cycle, characteristics, food chains, and threats. These clear, concise introductions should spark curiosity for further reading. All but Rhino contain a bibliography. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Leopard, Giraffe, Black Rhino.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Each of the books in this series contains easy-to-read text and appealing color photographs and includes information about habitat, life cycle, characteristics, food chains, and threats. These clear, concise introductions should spark curiosity for further reading. All but Rhino contain a bibliography. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Natural World titles: Leopard, Giraffe, Black Rhino.]

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(3) K-3 Natural World series. Easy-to-read text with simple vocabulary and appealing color photos offers readers a glimpse into the life of the golden eagle. Brief descriptions give information on mating, incubating eggs, eaglets learning how to fly, and leaving the nest. Loss of habitat and threats to the golden eagle are also addressed. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto

(4) 4-6 Natural World series. Appealing, well-chosen color photographs accompany factual texts in large type covering the essentials of each animal's birth, daily life, and enemies, including hunters and poachers. The format of the books is overdesigned. Organizations and websites are listed at the back, though Giant Panda lists a polar bear website--and that website can't be found. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson

(3) K-3 Natural World series. These comprehensive books take a close look at their animal subjects, discussing their physical features, life cycle, mating and social behaviors, habitat, and diet. Also explored are the environmental threats the animals face and the conservation efforts being made to help them. Large, well-captioned photographs and instructive diagrams and sidebars round out these visually appealing volumes. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Erica L. Stahler

(3) K-3 Natural World series. These comprehensive books take a close look at their animal subjects, discussing their physical features, life cycle, mating and social behaviors, habitat, and diet. Also explored are the environmental threats the animals face and the conservation efforts being made to help them. Large, well-captioned photographs and instructive diagrams and sidebars round out these visually appealing volumes. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Erica L. Stahler

(4) 4-6 Natural World series. Appealing, well-chosen color photographs accompany factual texts in large type covering the essentials of each animal's birth, daily life, and enemies, including hunters and poachers. The format of the books is overdesigned. Organizations and websites are listed at the back, though Giant Panda lists a polar bear website--and that website can't be found. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lolly Robinson