Reviews

Gr 9 Up—Each chapter explores the topic in depth, from whether or not juvenile crime is on the rise and young girls are more involved in crime to whether or not rehabilitation works as it is...

Gr 3—9—Designed for struggling readers, this series combines accessible writing, dynamic illustrations, and high-interest topics...

PreS-Gr 2—A few misleading sentences are unfortunately included in these otherwise stellar introductions to scientific topics...

Gr 7 Up—Bridging ancient and modern history, this British import offers examples of exciting assaults and conquests from as early as the days of the samurai to as recently as 2000...

PreS-Gr 1—Fuddles is a large and very pampered black-and-white tuxedo cat who yearns for adventure and the great outdoors...

Gr 4—8—This well-written and thoughtfully designed series features engrossing topics, some of which have potential as curriculum tie-ins: a "Great Pyramid Mystery" spread in Ancient Mysteries, for example, discusses the history of the massive structures in Egypt and how nobody knows how they were built, and Disappearances outlines the questions surrounding the Roanoke colony...

K-Gr 1—In the first beginning reader, Goeller asks, "Who says boo?" Photographs of costumed children and animals declare, "Not I...

Gr 1—3—Pithy blurbs provide an overview of each breed, complementing without overwhelming the highlight of the books: adorable photographs of cats...

K-Gr 2—Princess Peepers and her oversize specs return for another misadventure...