School Library Journal

Series Review: Gr 3–5—Engaging, true-life stories from the past and present are shared in this series, written at a third grade reading level. Twelve events or biographies are chronicled in each title; topics include animals, athletes, and rescue stories. Narratives are told in about four paragraphs across a highly readable spread, with photographs, facts, and thought prompts sprinkled throughout. The books feature diverse stories about people and events worldwide and across different time periods. In addition to a glossary and a list of further resources, back matter contains a QR code that links to a free online resource with relevant videos, news articles, and web resources. VERDICT While the high-interest subject matter will have broad appeal in upper elementary collections, the easily digestible text will make this series particularly attractive to striving readers.