(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Keith Ellenbogen. Montgomery travels up the Río Negro in Brazil with a group promoting sustainable fish harvesting practices, and shares her endless zeal as she meticulously details her adventures. Inviting photographs bring the experience to life. Interspersed text boxes include profiles of other Amazon animals and an extended look at how Ellenbogen produces his photographs on and under the dark, murky river. Websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2017

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Keith Ellenbogen. Biologist Greg Skomal studies great whites off the coast of Cape Cod, tracking their burgeoning population as the marine ecology changes. In a nearly real-time account, Montgomery documents six days of scientific adventure aboard research vessels, plus one day of data analysis. This approach fully immerses readers in the field research experience, as do the excellent photographs. Appended with maps and shark facts. Websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2016

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Keith Ellenbogen. Montgomery tags along with four scientists studying the decision-making of the Pacific day octopus in the French Polynesian island region of Moorea. To do so, they first have to find the octopuses. Montgomery explains the scientists' data collection methods, along the way describing all aspects of life in the field. Abundant, stunningly clear underwater photographs highlight a range of marine species. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2015