Reviews

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...

Gr 7 Up—Learning to fight fair in a close relationship can be a daunting task...

K-Gr 2—Warriors are a source of fascination for children, and these titles make historical fighters accessible to students just beginning to read on their own...

Gr 4—6—The short chunks of text that pepper these volumes list notable facts about each of these popular sports...

Gr 5—9—Building on an urban legend about U...

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