(3) K-3 Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. This third book by the authors/photographer team about animals in their natural environments challenges readers to figure out the builders of strange-but-natural constructions. A poem, with text providing clues, and part of a larger photograph begins each section; a foldout gives detailed information about the animals and the mounds, tunnels, and pellets they create. High-quality color photographs invite scrutiny. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) K-3 Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. After a page of introduction about the intriguing concept of camouflage, the subject is creatively explored through poetry and search-and-find games. Each spread presents a poem on the left-hand page and a high-quality nature photograph on the right; lifting the right-hand page reveals where on the page the animal is located (sans camouflage) and uncovers another page of facts.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. After discussing the functions of parts of the tree such as roots, cambium, leaves, and seeds, the readable text concludes with experiments involving the interaction of leaves with water, light, and air. Instructions for starting an avocado tree from a pit, collecting leaves, and planting a tree are also included. The book is illustrated with mostly well-labeled, although unevenly reproduced, photos. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Nature Close-Up series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. Concerning other crustaceans at least as much as pill and sow bugs, this book first treats the "crustacean nation," then has a section on acquiring and caring for wood lice and brine shrimp. Finally, it gives instructions for five simple experiments with these animals. Illustrated primarily with color photos, this volume offers a good introduction to biology facts and experiments. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim books in this series describe an animal's life cycle. The books are written in a conversational style, with a vocabulary accessible to young children. They are illustrated with color photos, which are often unattractively displayed but which clarify the explanations in the text. Activity suggestions and a website list are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Green Snake and Wood Frong.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim volumes in this series describe the life cycles of specific plants. The books are written in a conversational style, with simple, accessible vocabulary. Though they are often unattractively displayed, the color photographs provide close-up views of the various phases of the titular plants. Activity suggestions and a list of websites are included. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Bean, Maple Tree, Sunflower.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim volumes in this series describe the life cycles of the titular creatures from larvae or egg to adulthood. The books are written in a conversational style, with a vocabulary accessible to young children. They are illustrated with color photos, which are often unattractively displayed but which clarify the explanations in the text and provide close-up views of various phases. Activity suggestions and a website list are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review Covers these Life Cycles titles: Jumping Spider, Ladybug, Monarch Butterfly.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim volumes in this series describe the life cycles of specific plants. The books are written in a conversational style, with simple, accessible vocabulary. Though they are often unattractively displayed, the color photographs provide close-up views of the various phases of the titular plants. Activity suggestions and a list of websites are included. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Bean, Maple Tree, Sunflower.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. This book describes the life cycle of the horse from birth to adulthood. Written in a conversational style, the text is particularly effective in showing the relationship between a young foal and its mother. Though often unattractively presented, the color photos show, for example, just how large a newborn foal is in comparison to an adult horse. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The life cycles of two birds are explored in these two slim series volumes. The books are written in simple, descriptive language that doesn't talk down to young readers. While often unattractively presented, the color photos include an inside-the-egg view of a chicken embryo and a size comparison between a hummingbird egg and a chicken egg. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Chicken and Hummingbird.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim volumes in this series describe the life cycles of the titular creatures from larvae or egg to adulthood. The books are written in a conversational style, with a vocabulary accessible to young children. They are illustrated with color photos, which are often unattractively displayed but which clarify the explanations in the text and provide close-up views of various phases. Activity suggestions and a website list are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review Covers these Life Cycles titles: Jumping Spider, Ladybug, Monarch Butterfly.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. REVIEW MISSING

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The Spanish-language editions of these slim series books reasonably approximate the conversational tone and accessible vocabulary of the English-language versions. The color photos are often unattractively presented but serve to enliven the text. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. There are six other fall 2001 books in this series. Also available in English. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Ciclos de vida titles: El caballo, El combatiente, El ejote, La gallina, La mariposa monarca, La rana de bosque.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. This story of Rainbow Fish's attempt to help a sick friend by bringing back a special red algae from the cave of the monsters is facile but relates a positive message. While the Spanish is generally accurate, the readability of the text is marred by some awkward word choices and uncertain grammar. Also available in English.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The Spanish-language editions of these slim series books reasonably approximate the conversational tone and accessible vocabulary of the English-language versions. The color photos are often unattractively presented but serve to enliven the text. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. There are six other fall 2001 books in this series. Also available in English. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Ciclos de vida titles: El caballo, El combatiente, El ejote, La gallina, La mariposa monarca, La rana de bosque.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The Spanish-language editions of these slim series books reasonably approximate the conversational tone and accessible vocabulary of the English-language versions. The color photos are often unattractively presented but serve to enliven the text. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. There are six other fall 2001 books in this series. Also available in English. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Ciclos de vida titles: El caballo, El combatiente, El ejote, La gallina, La mariposa monarca, La rana de bosque.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Ciclos de vida series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The Spanish-language editions of these slim series books reasonably approximate the conversational tone and accessible vocabulary of the English-language versions. The color photos are often unattractively presented but serve to enliven the text. Suggested activities and a list of websites are appended. There are six other fall 2001 books in this series. Also available in English. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Ciclos de vida titles: El caballo, El combatiente, El ejote, La gallina, La mariposa monarca, La rana de bosque.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. This book introduces the Siamese fighting fish, or betta. The book's conversational tone helps to make the basic facts regarding these sea creatures comprehensible to young readers. Paired with color photographs, which are often unattractively displayed, this volume provides a glimpse at some interesting habitats, including the fishes' bubble nests for eggs. Suggested activities and a list of websites are included. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim books in this series describe an animal's life cycle. The books are written in a conversational style, with a vocabulary accessible to young children. They are illustrated with color photos, which are often unattractively displayed but which clarify the explanations in the text. Activity suggestions and a website list are appended. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Green Snake and Wood Frong.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Life Cycles series. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. The slim volumes in this series describe the life cycles of specific plants. The books are written in a conversational style, with simple, accessible vocabulary. Though they are often unattractively displayed, the color photographs provide close-up views of the various phases of the titular plants. Activity suggestions and a list of websites are included. Also available in Spanish. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Life Cycles titles: Bean, Maple Tree, Sunflower.]

Reviewer: Tim Wadham