COOKE, Tim . Island of the Dolls and Other Spooky Places . ISBN 9798765609231 . COOKE, Tim . Pompeii and Other Legendary Ancient Places . ISBN 9798765609187 . JACKSON, Tom . Baobab and More of the World's Most Amazing Plants . ISBN 9798765609224 . JACKSON, Tom . Komodo Island and Other Places Ruled by Animals . ISBN 9798765609217 . JACKSON, Tom . Oresund Bridge and Other Great Building Feats . ISBN 9798765609194 .ea vol: 32p. (Ultimate Adventure Guides). Lerner . Jan. 2024. Tr. $31.99. Gr 4–6— This satisfyingly weird series takes a global view of natural and man-made marvels, and includes scientific explanations about how these wonders came to be. The highly unusual, sometimes bizarre, sites are described in brief, readable paragraphs that include interesting, fact-filled details. Students are in for quite an adventure when "traveling" to these enthralling locations, and the travel theme facilitates the incorporation of additional facts through packing lists and maps. Sizes and measurements are cited in the U.S. customary and metric systems. Attractive color photos with informative captions support content. There are no pronunciation guides within texts or in the glossary; "BCE" isn't defined. Back matter includes a glossary, an index, and additional resources for further learning. VERDICT This series will wow students who enjoy reading about unusual phenomena around the world, pique curiosity, and arouse armchair-travel fantasies.