(4) 4-6 Carolrhoda Nature Watch series. Photographs by Paula Jansen. In clear, well-written prose, this tree's life cycle and characteristics are discussed, as well as how people's control and prevention of forest fires are actually threatening its existence. Color photographs, not always well chosen or captioned, illustrate. A map showing the range of the aspen's growing area in North America is included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Early Bird Nature Books series. Photographs by Paula Jansen. These introductions use simple, somewhat condescending language and numerous color photographs to discuss the lives and habitats of these mammals. Difficult words have pronunciations next to them, and the books begin with a list of relevant words, which readers are encouraged to look for in the text. A section for adults at the end of the books talks about reading with a child, offering questions for discussion. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.