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Famous Coloradans

Peter VESCIA | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

The entire set is report fodder for Colorado schools, and the three titles on the state's early history may be useful for libraries in other locales.

Animals in Spring

Kathryn CLAY | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Consider where demand for nonfiction for the youngest readers is high.

In three very simple chapters, vibrant full-page photographs will catch the attention of young readers as they learn about springtime creature behavior (nesting, babies being born, animals emerging from hibernation). Though the volume is light on information, its uncomplicated language and sentence structure lend themselves well to independent reading. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Black Widow Spiders

Megan BORGERT-SPANIOL | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Fairly high appeal at a basic level just right for early elementary readers.

Baseball Stats and the Stories Behind Them: What Every Fan Needs To Know

Shane FREDERICK | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

This series blows away the competition.

For young sports enthusiasts with an interest in numbers, these two books identify old and new statistical concepts in each sport; explain their potential importance; and personalize this analysis with vignettes of pro athletes who have set game, season, and career records. The numbers-focused narratives are supplemented by action photos and many charts with stats. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Stats and Stories titles: Basketball Stats and the Stories Behind Them and Football Stats and the Stories Behind Them.

Great Danes

Mari SCHUH | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Fine choices for popular sections in most libraries.

Add It Up!: Fun with Addition

Rachel FIRST | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Lively support for primary level arithmetic instruction.

These six colorfully designed books, heavily illustrated with stock photos, contain short chapters introducing math concepts (addition, subtraction, counting); tools (rulers, scales); notations (plus, minus, cent sign); equivalents (coins to dollar bills); and more. The user-friendly books feature large print and real-life examples. Most chapters end with a hands-on activity or question to extend concept learning. An additional activity concludes each book. Glos.

The Pledge of Allegiance

Tamra B. ORR | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

While not a must-purchase, this series does offer a colorful, engaging presentation.

This engaging series strikes the right balance between information and images. Each volume focuses on a primary source, examining the events that led to its creation, its evolving role throughout history, and its current status. Well-captioned photographs, maps, documents, and paintings are featured prominently throughout, breaking up the age-appropriate texts. Common Core critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Smithsonian Little Explorer: Introducing Primary Sources titles: The U.S. Constitution, The Liberty Bell, and That Statue of Liberty.