The Magic Readers series consists of three levels–Emergent, Progressing, and Transitional–designed to help young readers move from familiar words, short sentences, and frequent word repetition to books with more complex vocabulary and sentence structure. The two reviewed books are both attractive and factually accurate; full-spread illustrations consist of absorbing photographs, usually superimposed on scenic backgrounds, that greatly enhance readers’ understanding of the text. . . . An excellent and effective graded series for young readers. . .