(4) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America series. Illustrated by John Wallace. This easy-reader introduction to the world's first national park offers an overview of the animals and special natural features found there. With slight in-context definitions, it will be most useful when shared with an adult who can explain such terms as geyser, petrified, and fumarole. Child-friendly art helps illustrate the information. A page of "interesting facts" is appended.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America series. Illustrated by John Wallace. For children gaining confidence in reading, the stories of the presidential heads on Mount Rushmore and of America's most famous river--the Mississippi--will be enjoyable reading that might make kids want to visit these landmarks. Bauer's writing is succinct, factual, and interesting--especially with the support of Wallace's simple, unfussy illustrations. Additional information is included at the end of each text. Review covers these Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America titles: The Mighty Mississippi and Mount Rushmore.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America series. Illustrated by John Wallace. The story of how the Statue of Liberty came to the United States, who constructed it, and how schoolchildren throughout America contributed to the building of its foundation is told in easy-to-read sentences. Some sophisticated vocabulary (pedestal, structure, unveiled) may challenge readers, but unfussy watercolor illustrations support the text with picture cues. Seven "interesting facts" about the statue are appended.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America series. Illustrated by John Wallace. For children gaining confidence in reading, the stories of the presidential heads on Mount Rushmore and of America's most famous river--the Mississippi--will be enjoyable reading that might make kids want to visit these landmarks. Bauer's writing is succinct, factual, and interesting--especially with the support of Wallace's simple, unfussy illustrations. Additional information is included at the end of each text. Review covers these Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America titles: The Mighty Mississippi and Mount Rushmore.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Ready-to-Read: Wonders of America series. Illustrated by John Wallace. Beginning readers will enjoy this introductory look at the mountain range, its wildlife, and the people who have lived there. The watercolor illustrations are adequate but less effective than the simple, evocative text. The last page contains more information on the mountains' history and geography.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow