Reviews

This well-illustrated series covers certain biomes and other aspects of our world in a simple, concise, but limited manner. Not all biomes are discussed, unrelated topics are presented, and…

“One or two large-print sentences are set within colored margin that borders a full- or double-page color photo of the featured creature. While all of the titles are briefly describe the…

Highly engaging photography supports basic information, making this set a good fit for preschoolers and new readers. Short, simple sentences offer readability rather than drama; the…

“Designed for struggling readers, this series combines accessible writing, dynamic illustrations, and high-interest topics. Snazzy covers and an abundance of glossy, full-color illustrations…

The large, color photographs in this series will captivate early readers. Every page offers brief sentences with frequently occurring common words to support early reading. Each volume begins

“These titles feature one or two large-print, simple sentences on each spread, on color backgrounds beneath a color photograph (usually a close-up). Each title briefly describes where the…

A new series, focusing on the most basic engineering foundations, Simple Machines covers all six simple machines in straightforward, easy-to-read text. Each book has a similar format—first…

Children will be attracted to these books because of the subject matter and adorable color photographs. The repetition, simple vocabulary, and predictability make them suitable for beginning…

Books about colors tend to be, you know, colorful, but this book is really colorful. Double-page spreads are simply awash in rich shades of orange, depicting such naturally found plants and…