Gr 9 Up—In a clumsy grab for reader interest, these compilations of material from Britannica Online Encyclopedia offer lengthy, academic introductions to selected large predator and prey animals—meaning no insects, arachnids, or microbial creatures—accompanied by occasional charts, tables, and a sparse assortment of cramped, staid color photos...
Gr 1—2—Though promoted as fun snacks and for possible use at a similarly themed party, at times it's a stretch to consider some of these foods as particularly monster-, pirate-, princess-, or astronautlike...
Gr 4—6—This overview of the history, geography, and importance of the Silk Road, while initially promising, falls short...
PreS-Gr 2—Baby Badger is afraid of the dark, or at least he thinks he is...
Gr 2—5—In 1896, female athletes faced two foes: their on-court rivals, and the rigid code of ladylike behavior...
Gr 1—3—In her familiar, winning style, Gibbons introduces wild gorillas...
Gr 8 Up—"This is a world whose history is written in blood" 16-year-old Jim Doolen observes as he makes his way across Arizona toward the Mexican border...
Gr 4—7—An adolescent blogger talks to viewers about the problems caused by gossip, teasing, and bullying...
Gr 7—10—Grace, 15, and her mentally slow sister, Lily, 17, have next to nothing...