Series Made Simple

Gr 2—4—This series has a consistent look with the same child models throughout...

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 4—8—This hi/lo series profiles current stars, giving basic information about their childhoods, how they rose to fame, and the songs for which they are famous...

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...

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 3—Each of these approachable volumes begins with an explanation of the scientific method to get young scientists started out on the right foot...

Gr 4—6—This series features sports banter centered on a mathematic theme...

Gr 1—4—Solid, vividly designed overviews...