(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. Five or six animals in forest, field, and pond habitats are highlighted in this book, with accurate illustrations and brief text explaining what their tracks and scat look like. Other signs are also covered. Measurements of tracks would have been helpful in some cases. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey