The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Bredeson, Carmen

Weird but True Animal Homes

24 pp. | Enslow/Elementary | October, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-3861-5 $21.26

(4) K-3 Weird but True Science series. This book highlights the unusual habitats of animals including Antarctic shrimp, cactus wrens, naked mole rats, and Mount Everest choughs. Beginning with a brief "Words to Know" glossary, the volume then offers eight double-page spreads about specific weirdnesses. Excellent color photos and accessible but limited text are not well served by the constant refrain, "It's weird, but it's true!" Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian