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[Group 2] "Five chapters in each book present simple explanations followed by a "Now I Know!" question that tests readers on the information presented. As well as explaining how honey is made, Bees describes how the insects help to pollinate flowers. Chameleons provides general information as well as a more detailed explanation of how lizards change color. Moon also discusses the planets in our solar system. Lastly, Spiders explains the differences between those bugs and other arachnids, and how and why they spin webs. One or two large, well-captioned color photographs are provided per spread. Each book concludes with an activity. Solid introductions."

[How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?]"Stewart reveals how fish extract oxygen from water in this title from the Tell Me Why, Tell Me How series. Beginning with an explanation of why all animals need oxygen and how humans breathe, she goes on to discuss some of the way fish have adapted to life underwater, including swim bladders and gills. Chapters are kept short, and they include follow-up questions that check readers’ comprehension of the material. Beautiful, full-color, captioned photos appear on nearly every page, breaking up the text and offering visual context to this somewhat complex topic. A classroom activity, a glossary, and a bibliography complete this book, which is tailor-made for young report writers. — Kay Weisman"

"If you need science material to support a standards-based inquiry science program, look no further. This is an accurate and well-organized series. Scientific terms are defined in the text when they are first used. Questions propel the text in these books. Each title contains an activity for a hands-on science experience that can be done with easily acquired items. This series is illustrated in color with captioned photographs, paintings, and diagrams. The illustrations expand the text and reinforce topics covered. These six titles are recommended where your science curriculum or student interests create a need for these topics. Each book provides the reader with an accurate explanation of the phenomena and scientific principles behind the topic. Every title in this series will appeal to the curious child who always asks why and how. Bibliography. Glossary. Web sites. Index. Recommended. Audrey Irene Daigneault, Library Media Specialist, Pleasant Valley School, Groton, Connecticut"