(3) 4-6 Carolrhoda Nature Watch series. These clearly written offerings describe each mammal's different species or subspecies, diet, habitat and geographic range, physiology, and reproductive habits. The authors discuss threats posed by the subjects' enemies, including destruction of the featured animal's habitat due to logging, mining, development, and, in the case of tigers, poaching. Crisp color photos appear throughout each book. Map. Glos., ind. Review covers these Carolrhoda Nature Watch titles: Caribou, Sloths, and Tigers.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Scientists working in Central and South American tropical forests are tackling fascinating questions about the ecology, zoology, and botany of the regions, from estimating total biomass to ferreting out the intricate relationships among organisms. Quinlan's winning science writing and detailed illustrations capture the complexity, creativity, and wonder of cutting-edge scientific research.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Carolrhoda Nature Watch series. Photographs by Bud Lehnhausen. Clear, well-captioned, full-color photographs illustrate the information presented on each page. The accessible, if somewhat dry, texts cover cranes' and puffins' physical characteristics, diet, mating habits, care of young, and protection efforts. Cranes includes discussion on captive breeding programs and conservation work. Both books are good introductions to these birds. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth