(4) K-3 Illustrated by Higgins Bond. Batten distinguishes between mammals (including humans) and other animals such as snakes, fish, and insects. All have "a way of sleeping," even if it's during flight. While the presentation isn't nuanced and the page design is uninspired, the information is straightforward and accurate. Realistic acrylic illustrations complement the text. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Beverly J. Doyle. Batten clearly explains how alien species have been introduced through history, then gives worldwide examples of such species in their new habitats and of the native species that they threaten to displace. Detailed art spanning two pages supports the text; the pictured animals and plants, from Australia's native bilby to alien kudzu in the United States, are identified at the bottom of the page. Glos.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Higgins Bond. This dully designed, serviceable volume makes the point that there are many species where parenting is either shared or completely taken on by the father (referred to throughout as "the daddy"). Songbirds, penguins, seahorses, primates, and a few other mammals are featured with details about the father's role in birth and care. The realistic acrylics show the animals in their natural environments.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(1) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by A. Magdalena Hurtado & Kim Hill. This photo-essay introduces the field of anthropology through the work of one individual, Magdalena Hurtado, who studies the Aché, hunter-gatherers living in the tropical forests of Paraguay. The concisely written volume describes both Hurtado's work and the life of the contemporary Aché, who are "caught in an incredibly complex transition between the Stone Age and the Space Age." Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2002

(4) K-3 Sharp color photos display a gallery of bioluminescent sea creatures. The accompanying text identifies the various creatures (e.g., fire worm, flashlight fish, glass jellyfish) and describes how they use bioluminescence as camouflage, to attract mates, or even as a lure for prey. More geographical context for the different species would have been helpful, but this photo-essay offers an engaging glimpse at this underwater world.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam