Food and Nutrition

K-Gr 6—This overambitious series attempts to do too much with too little. Divided into three reading (2.5, 3.5, and 5.5) and interest levels, indicated by an "A," a "B," or a "C" on the spine, each title includes a puzzle that carries readers through the texts to find the solutions at the end. For example, the opening spread of Animal Needs challenges readers to figure out which creature will be the newest exhibit at the zoo, and the spreads that follow pose questions and provide hints that will bring them closer to the answer. For the lowest level, the questions are an unsuccessful attempt to engage; children reading without an adult nearby will be confused. The higher levels are more successful with a good balance of information and a few thought-provoking queries. Photographs throughout the series feature children younger than the target audience, which will be a deterrent for the upper grades.