(3) K-3 Science Easy-to-Read series. Illustrated by Emily Bolam. A polar bear can swim, dive, and sleep curled up, but he can't sleep upside-down; a bat can sleep upside-down, but he can't fly backwards; a hummingbird can fly backwards, though. This series of simple animal facts, illustrated with amiable-looking creatures (on unfortunately thin paper) will prove an entertaining primer for budding naturalists.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) K-3 Science Easy-to-Read series. Illustrated by Lisa Flather. Brief, rhyming text describes these insect groups for beginning readers, but only the butterfly section imparts practical information. The other two sections are limited to overly general statements about appearance or behavior. The realistic illustrations are bright and appealing, but the alphabetical glossary would be more useful for this age group if listed in order of appearance. Activity ideas are included.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli