(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Seven to eleven different types of each reptile are briefly described, indicating their unique markings or characteristics, their size, their call, what they eat, and where in the United States they can be found. The illustrations are accurate, but a map of each animal's geographic range would have been helpful. Specific warnings about dangerous species are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by John F. McGee. Berries, Nuts, and Seeds highlights eight to ten examples of each, and Wildflowers includes twenty-eight examples, such as white trillium and chicory. The brief texts explain what the plant looks like, where to find it, and what eats it. In addition to the accurate illustrations, a map of each plant's geographic range would have been helpful. Related activities are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Berries, Nuts, and Seeds highlights eight to ten examples of each, and Wildflowers includes twenty-eight examples, such as white trillium and chicory. The brief texts explain what the plant looks like, where to find it, and what eats it. In addition to the accurate illustrations, a map of each plant's geographic range would have been helpful. Related activities are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. This book encourages the exploration of nature by giving tips on how to find a variety of snakes, salamanders, and lizards. Each animal is introduced through clear color illustrations (but no photographs) and a description of what it looks like, what it eats, and where it lives. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Safety warnings are provided. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. The leaves, bark, and seeds of fifteen trees are introduced through simple physical descriptions, color illustrations (no photographs), and interesting facts (such as, "willow bark can be made into aspirin"). A good source for beginners' nature hikes, the book also includes a few simple projects with tree bark and pine cones. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.