(2) 4-6 Illustrated by C. B. Mordan. The authors provide fascinating and often gruesome accounts of eight men and two women who knowingly exposed themselves (and sometimes others) to risks such as deadly diseases, gas inhalation, and radiation. The profiles tend to overemphasize the scientists' selflessness as well as the benefits of their research. Sketches and historical photos illustrate the exploits, and ample documentation is included. Timeline. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2005

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Eight to ten different types of each small mammal are briefly described, indicating their unique markings or characteristics, their size, what they eat, and where in the United States they can be found. The illustrations are accurate, but a map showing each animal's geographic range would have been helpful. Related crafts and projects are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. These books encourage nature exploration by explaining where to find a variety of the titled animals--shown in clear color illustrations, but no photographs--and a description of what they look like and eat. Simple projects are suggested in each book, such as building a shell wind chime or using a "cricket thermometer." English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Fourteen birds are introduced with color illustrations (but no photographs); a simple description of their colors, bird song, nest, and eggs; and a few interesting facts (a robin can eat fourteen feet of worms in a day, for instance). Beginning bird watchers will appreciate the instructions for making a blind, a bird bath, and a simple feeder. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.