The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Stewart, Melissa

A Place for Fish

32 pp. | Peachtree | March, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-56145-562-1 $16.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Higgins Bond. Stewart's text advocates strongly for fish conservation. Each double-page spread features a particular species (e.g., northern pike), along with a threat to its environment (power plants), and a vague solution ("find other ways to make electricity"). Bond's clear, vivid acrylic illustrations contribute to a handsome presentation. "Fascinating Fish Facts"--"Most brands of lipstick contain ground-up fish scales"--are appended. Websites. Bib.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian