After flipping through the utterly adorable full-color photos of cute creatures in the You Have a Pet What?! series, youngsters might want to ditch their doggies and rush to their nearest exotic-pets breeder. Before they’re out the door, however, make sure they get a load of the comprehensive text, which is packed with practical, clearly written information. Hedgehog profiles the prickly, roly-poly animal, from its shy demeanor and primitive origins to where to look if it escapes its cage. Mini Horse offers an overview of care, grooming, and decoding horse behavior, and though the author doesn’t explicitly mention how much space these eensie equines...

This series contains real world photographs from throughout history from each of the regions of the U.S. Each of the books starts with strategies for teachers; this addition is helpful and shows how this series can be used in the classroom. The series also offers the reader ideas on specific landmarks to visit. The photos are so beautiful that it makes the reader want to visit each of these regions. Glossary. Websites. Index.- Jessica Wilson, Pre-School Teacher, Head Start of Rockland Spring Valley, New York  Recommended 

Readers will find loads of interesting facts and information, as well as experience the thrills and chills of these jobs. The books will appeal to readers of all ages, with their action-packed, glossy photographs that give up-close and personal insight into the perils of those who hold such emergency response positions. The series offers readers high interest nonfiction texts that are accessible for independent reading. The captioned, full-color photographs, inset photographs, labeled diagrams, and maps offer detailed information. In addition to a timeline, the historic origin of each emergency responder is explained in detail within the text. Recommend the books...

Eye-catching photographs of wild animals will engage young readers as they learn about the symbiotic relationships between animals. Unlikely pairings of animals who contribute to each other's well-being are detailed. The information addresses the Common Core Standards for reading informational text. Maps of the habitats of the animal pairs are found on each double-page spread; fun facts are sprinkled throughout. However, it is the large and illustrative photographs that make this series a worthwhile purchase. Before and after reading activities are included, as are extension activities. To best serve the needs of the intended audience, a photo glossary is located...

These books in the new Concepts: Seasons and Colors series are designed to be read aloud, inviting active participation from young listeners. Each book starts with a two-page introduction to the title season and ends with a summary page at the end. In between, the front of each page asks children to identify the color of an object in the photo, selecting from two choices set forth in the title, and the back confirms the correct answer. A page of front matter directed to parents and teachers lists educational connections and suggests further activities. The books’ premise is solid if...