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Johnson, Sylvia A.
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
In this thoughtful history of both Darwin and his theories of evolution, Johnson explains how the scientist lived and worked, religious and scientific challenges to his theories, and American legal challenges to evolution that continue in contemporary times. Numerous historical photographs and scientific illustrations, many from scientists of his time, greatly enhance the text. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Devon Johnson
(3)
4-6
Carolrhoda Nature Watch series.
This clearly written offering discusses the family of birds called Corvidae, to which the crow, raven, magpie, and jay belong, before focusing on the American crow. Johnson describes the crow's habitat and diet and how it reproduces, migrates, and communicates. A final chapter touches on the effect of West Nile virus on the bird. Crisp color photos appear throughout. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
(3)
4-6
Carolrhoda Nature Watch series.
This introduction to bird song covers a wide variety of topics, including accounts of how scientists study bird song, how and why birds sing, and the dangers posed to songbirds by the destruction of their habitat. Close-up color photos accompany the clearly written text. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(4)
4-6
A brief, chronological history examines how mapmaking has developed over the centuries due to human exploration, advancements in printing, increased understanding of map projection, and the modern use of computers and satellites. The color reproductions are generally too small to reveal the grandeur of the historic maps--or to pick out details mentioned in the text--but the book is written in cogent prose. Bib.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
4 reviews
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