(4) K-3 Little Dogs Rock! series. Illustrated with numerous color photographs, each title showcases real-life stories of small dogs with big hearts. Choppy controlled texts provide basic information about the title breed's history, "personality" and behavior characteristics, famous dogs of that breed and their exploits, and breed standards and health care tips. "At a Glance" charts help pet-searchers make comparisons. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Little Dogs Rock! titles: Miniature Schnauzer, Toy Fox Terrier, French Bulldog, Papillon, Shih Tzu, and Cairn Terrier.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Dog Heroes series. These volumes showcase the work done by dogs serving in active military units (Combat) or assisting people with disorders such as epilepsy (Seizure). Double-page spreads feature facts about the characteristics dogs need to function in these specialized roles, how they are trained, and examples of their work; photographs accompany the texts. The books, though slight, are effective in their accessibility. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Dog Heroes titles: Combat-Wounded Dogs and Seizure-Alert Dogs.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Little Dogs Rock! series. Each title covers background, physical and "personality" traits, and breed-specific skills and talents. Real-life anecdotes keep readers engaged and, along with pop-culture references, speak to that breed's popularity. Information about the pleasures and challenges of raising each type of dog will be useful to potential pet owners. Large captioned photographs and dog-tag-shaped sidebars break up the sometimes choppy controlled texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Little Dogs Rock! titles: Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle, Pug, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, and Beagle.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(4) 4-6 Horse Power series. Fire offers true tales of how horses were used to save lives before the advent of motorized equipment; Hollywood discusses the roles horses have played in the film industry, from the advent of silent pictures to modern cinema. Though the information is slight, the two-page sections are easy to read. Many photographs accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Horse Power titles: Fire Horses and Hollywood Horses.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Horse Power series. This series introduces readers to the various jobs horses perform. Accompanied by both black-and-white and color photographs, the easy-to-read two-page sections offer history and discuss how horses are trained and cared for. The information is slight but accessible. Reading list. Bib., glos. Review covers these Horse Power titles: Police Horses, Show Horses, Therapy Horses, Working Horses, Military Horses, and Race Horses.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo