(3) K-3 Smithsonian Oceanic Collection series. Illustrated by Steven James Petruccio & Steven James Petruccio. A typical day for a puffer fish of the Galápagos Islands is portrayed in a straightforward text and panoramic underwater illustrations. Facts about the puffer fish's habits, predators, and symbiotic relationships (such as with rainbow wrasses) add interest. Unfamiliar words are explained in a short glossary.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(3) K-3 Smithsonian Oceanic Collection series. Illustrated by Steven James Petruccio. A male seahorse mates with a female and cares for the fertilized eggs in his pouch until they hatch into baby seahorses. As the seahorse avoids predators and searches for food, a wide variety of other ocean creatures are introduced. The clearly written text is accompanied by panoramic illustrations that vividly portray the creatures found in a tropical reef. Glos.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Steven James Petruccio. This descriptive story follows young Manta Ray as she learns to feed, meets other rays, and evades predators. In a somewhat abrupt shift in the plot, Manta Ray, now fully grown, becomes involved in a close call with a fishing boat. Still, the narrative, an endnote, and the soft, realistic watercolors offer an interesting glimpse into the life of these elusive creatures. Glos.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli