Gr 4-6-If there ever was an example to not judge books by their covers, this series is it. What looks like a slightly dry set about researching, planning, and presenting is actually a readable and accessible collection. The titles contain everything from descriptions of graphic organizers that can help students arrange their research to how to cite different sources of information. Rather than just telling readers about researching, the series gives lots of examples, putting project possibilities into context. The titles ask and answer important questions, such as "Why Do I Need Evidence?" and "Why Do I Need to Cite?" Cite It and Plan It might be the most helpful of the bunch for students embarking on reports. Captioned colored photographs, reproductions, and diagrams further develop ideas discussed in the text, and useful "Quick Tip" text boxes and resources are sprinkled throughout.
