Series Made Simple
Gr 4—6—Enhanced by plenty of photos, digital paintings, and diagrams, these examinations of rocks and related substances treat their topics in unusual detail...
Gr 5—8—These slim volumes miss the mark for the intended audience...
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 1—3—Catering to obsessive young reptile lovers, these systematic but varied presentations pair simple facts about the physical characteristics of a select group of snakes and their geographical distribution, common prey, and reproductive cycles with full-page, close-up photos...
Gr 1—4—Readers will find these informative and engaging books especially useful, as they include specific breed health concerns as well as standard information about history and care...
Gr 3—8—In graphic-novel format, these books explore pivotal events in the lives of Americans who influenced the country in different ways...
Gr 7 Up—These books each begin with a landmark and broaden outward, describing the political and economic situations that led up to notable events there...
Gr 2—3—Issued less than a decade ago under different titles (that were packaged with foldout posters and read-aloud CDs to boot), these editions preserve the original illustrations but include rewritten fictional storylines and add a boilerplate opening spread on prehistoric creatures...
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