(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Acorn to Oak Tree, From Cone to Pine Tree, From Seed to Cactus, From Seed to Cattail, and From Spore to Mushroom.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Acorn to Oak Tree, From Cone to Pine Tree, From Seed to Cactus, From Seed to Cattail, and From Spore to Mushroom.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and simple text makes this book an accessible if slight nonfiction choice. Three- to five-sentence "chapters" follow water from freshwater rivers and streams to raindrops, briefly explaining the different steps in the water cycle. Every right-hand page features a full-color photograph of water or the sky that reinforces the accompanying description of each stage. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Acorn to Oak Tree, From Cone to Pine Tree, From Seed to Cactus, From Seed to Cattail, and From Spore to Mushroom.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Acorn to Oak Tree, From Cone to Pine Tree, From Seed to Cactus, From Seed to Cattail, and From Spore to Mushroom.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Each two-page "chapter" consists of several sentences describing a phase of the plant's growth on the left; right-hand pages feature large, appealing photographs--mostly close-up shots of the plant at the corresponding stage of development. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Acorn to Oak Tree, From Cone to Pine Tree, From Seed to Cactus, From Seed to Cattail, and From Spore to Mushroom.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow chicks from egg to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a full-color photograph of chicks with their parents, in action alone or with other birds. Oddly, the stock photos in each book show a wide variety of owl and penguin species, which readers may find confusing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Egg to Owl and From Egg to Penguin.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow chicks from egg to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a full-color photograph of chicks with their parents, in action alone or with other birds. Oddly, the stock photos in each book show a wide variety of owl and penguin species, which readers may find confusing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Egg to Owl and From Egg to Penguin.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow mammals from birth to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a vivid, full-color photograph of cubs or joeys with their mothers, in action alone or with others of their species. Slight but engaging, these titles will draw in animal lovers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Cub to Panda, From Cub to Tiger, and From Joey to Kangaroo.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow mammals from birth to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a vivid, full-color photograph of cubs or joeys with their mothers, in action alone or with others of their species. Slight but engaging, these titles will draw in animal lovers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Cub to Panda, From Cub to Tiger, and From Joey to Kangaroo.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow insects from egg to adulthood. Each right-hand page provides a close-up, full-color photograph of the creature, often in the context of the hive (Honeybee) or egg cluster (Ladybug). Both volumes briefly touch on the insects' important roles in agriculture. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Egg to Honeybee and From Egg to Ladybug.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow the basics of a gardening project (Garden; Compost) or a specific plant's life cycle (Strawberry; Sunflower). Large, appealing stock photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the fruits and vegetables they have nurtured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Garbage to Compost, From Seed to Strawberry, From Seed to Sunflower, and From Soil to Garden.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow insects from egg to adulthood. Each right-hand page provides a close-up, full-color photograph of the creature, often in the context of the hive (Honeybee) or egg cluster (Ladybug). Both volumes briefly touch on the insects' important roles in agriculture. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Egg to Honeybee and From Egg to Ladybug.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow mammals from birth to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a vivid, full-color photograph of cubs or joeys with their mothers, in action alone or with others of their species. Slight but engaging, these titles will draw in animal lovers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Cub to Panda, From Cub to Tiger, and From Joey to Kangaroo.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow sea turtle hatchlings from egg to adulthood, briefly touching on behavior and diet in addition to development. Each right-hand page provides a full-color photograph of hatchlings, in action alone or with other turtles. Oddly, the stock photos show a wide variety of sea turtle species, which readers may find confusing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow the basics of a gardening project (Garden; Compost) or a specific plant's life cycle (Strawberry; Sunflower). Large, appealing stock photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the fruits and vegetables they have nurtured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Garbage to Compost, From Seed to Strawberry, From Seed to Sunflower, and From Soil to Garden.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow the basics of a gardening project (Garden; Compost) or a specific plant's life cycle (Strawberry; Sunflower). Large, appealing stock photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the fruits and vegetables they have nurtured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Garbage to Compost, From Seed to Strawberry, From Seed to Sunflower, and From Soil to Garden.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish series. A clean design and clear texts make these books accessible if slight nonfiction choices. Four- to five-sentence "chapters" follow the basics of a gardening project (Garden; Compost) or a specific plant's life cycle (Strawberry; Sunflower). Large, appealing stock photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the fruits and vegetables they have nurtured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Start to Finish titles: From Garbage to Compost, From Seed to Strawberry, From Seed to Sunflower, and From Soil to Garden.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) K-3 Start to Finish, Second Series: Nature's Treasures series. A clean design and clear texts make these books solid, basic nonfiction choices. The appealing photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the products. The occasionally awkward writing ("In the kitchen, gardeners become bakers") doesn't fully diminish the interesting overall concept of explaining how food and spices are made. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Start to Finish, Second Series: Nature's Treasures titles: From Goat to Cheese, From Pumpkin to Pie, From Sea to Salt, From Strawberry to Jam, and From Sugar Beet to Sugar.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) K-3 Start to Finish, Second Series: Nature's Treasures series. A clean design and clear texts make these books solid, basic nonfiction choices. The appealing photographs feature a diverse group of people working or enjoying the products. The occasionally awkward writing ("In the kitchen, gardeners become bakers") doesn't fully diminish the interesting overall concept of explaining how food and spices are made. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Start to Finish, Second Series: Nature's Treasures titles: From Goat to Cheese, From Pumpkin to Pie, From Sea to Salt, From Strawberry to Jam, and From Sugar Beet to Sugar.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee