(4) K-3 Endangered Animals series. Each formulaic book covers the animal's physical characteristics and habitat as well as its threats to survival due to human activity such as hunting, habitat encroachment, and climate changes. A final chapter explores the conservation efforts and exhorts involvement. Maps, graphs, and photos add visual interest to otherwise bland layouts. There are six other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Endangered Animals titles: African Elephants, Blue Whales, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Black Rhinos, and Fennec Foxes.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Age of Dinosaurs series. These books present solid information about dinosaur species. The authors provide accounts of important explorers and scientists who contributed to our understanding of the creatures by studying their fossil remains. The illustrations are a combination of diagrams, models, and photographs (archival and contemporary) alongside brightly colored, sometimes clumsily rendered illustrations of the dinosaurs supposedly in their natural habitats. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Age of Dinosaurs titles: Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, and Stegosaurus.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Age of Dinosaurs series. These books present solid information about dinosaur species. The authors provide accounts of important explorers and scientists who contributed to our understanding of the creatures by studying their fossil remains. The illustrations are a combination of diagrams, models, and photographs (archival and contemporary) alongside brightly colored, sometimes clumsily rendered illustrations of the dinosaurs supposedly in their natural habitats. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Age of Dinosaurs titles: Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, and Stegosaurus.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. These informative introductions to manmade American landmarks address the historical background, building/sculpting process, and significance of each project. Challenges such as finding the right mountain to carve, adapting a bridge in an earthquake zone, and building an early skyscraper are highlighted. The accessible text is accented by strong photographs and appealing layouts. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind. Review covers these Modern Wonders of the World titles: Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, and Empire State Building.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin