(4) 4-6 Stars and their celestial cousins (pulsars, hypergiants, nebulae) are the subjects of Aguilar's vividly illustrated but busily laid out book. Impressive Hubble telescope imagery and efficient design elements accompany factual tales of planet-eating black holes and stars large enough to hold a million Suns. Constellation charts, additional resources, and an activity are appended. Websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Cherrix

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ed Young. A hungry moon bear emerges from "a long winter snooze" to explore her Himalayan home before winter returns yet again. As the bear introduces readers to her habitat, Young's bold yet comforting collage illustrations and Guiberson's lyrical question-and-answer text prompt logical, satisfying page turns. Back matter details the plight of Asiatic black bears in captivity.

Reviewer: Amy Cherrix

(4) K-3 Erg, an energy bolt, escorts readers on a tour of all types of energy, from muscle power to nuclear energy. The book's crowded and confusing layout makes it difficult to navigate the spreads, but the text is well researched and covers the pros and cons of different power sources. Back matter provides additional information, including "More Bad News About Fossil Fuels." Websites.

Reviewer: Amy Cherrix

(3) K-3 Lakota Black Elk fought in the 1876 Battle of the Little Big Horn at twelve years old, was shot at Wounded Knee, and performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Using archival material, Sioux author-artist Nelson offers a first-person account of Black Elk's life. Captioned black-and-white photographs and extensive notes provide historical context and critique the exploitation of Native American tribes. Timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Cherrix