(3) 4-6 Illustrated by John Francis. This volume, illustrated with realistic color art, is packed with animal facts organized into chapters. Within each chapter there are further divisions (e.g., how different animals use mimicry as a defense) that bring together diverse creatures by shared characteristics for intriguing comparisons. As with similarly designed titles, this book works equally well to read by section or to browse. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) K-3 Illustrated by John Francis. This oversized book introduces ten ecosystems and their inhabitants. Each illustrated double-page spread features a landscape teeming with flora and fauna, and a foldout that supplies photographs, a map, and general information about the habitat. Brief profiles and questions about the creatures pictured encourage interaction, but too often involve empty queries like "What color am I?" Keys listing the animals depicted are included.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli