How I reduce, reuse, and recycle

PreS-Gr 1-These small books won't take up a lot of shelf space, but they will provide value to your collection. Targeted toward the youngest of readers, these series titles offer step-by-step solutions to specific issues and concerns that children deal with, such as doing homework, cleaning their rooms, and recycling. The first-person narratives draw in readers and make the very simple texts (about one sentence per page) clear and relatable. Full-color photographs that directly match the action assist in reading comprehension. At the end of each book, activity ideas are provided that can help kids make smart choices and help themselves and their communities. A solid way to start kids out on the road to personal responsibility. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Each book shows a child performing the steps to complete a task. The texts aren't riveting ("First, we put on gloves. We all get garbage bags. Next, we split into groups"), but the clear photos will help support new readers with text/picture matching. A writing activity, word list, and "fun facts" are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these First Step Nonfiction: Responsibility in Action titles: How I Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and How We Clean Up a Park.] (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.