(3) K-3 Awesome Animal Heroes series. This well-designed early-reader series, suitable for both independent and guided reading settings, introduces wildlife experts and champions of animals. In simply worded text and crisp stock photos, one-page chapters cover each subject's early life and influential work. A "Fun Facts" section and comprehension-testing review questions are appended. Glos. Review covers these Awesome Animal Heroes titles: Eugenie Clark, Jane Goodall, Temple Grandin, Cesar Millan, Jack Hanna, and Steve Irwin.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jordi Solano. Constantly asking questions, Genie grew from a budding young scientist into a world-renowned sea-life researcher intent on showing sharks' complexity to the world. Pastel-like illustrations capture Genie's contemplative side, while sparse underwater scenes convey the ocean's mysterious immensity. An author's note with additional biographical details (such as the discrimination Eugenie Clark faced) and a note about sharks' vital role in nature are appended.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(4) YA The energy and passion for science held by Clark, an ichthyologist, shines through this upbeat, if a bit superficial, account of a very inspiring life. Clark's dedication to science--despite prejudice on account of her gender and ethnicity and the twists and turns of professional and family life--is a testimony to doing what you love. More photographs would have added appeal. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Naturalist's Apprentice series. Illustrated by Wendy Smith. In a somewhat dense narrative, this book introduces readers to the work of ichthyologist Eugenie Clark, who has spent her life researching fish. Boxed sections of text offer related activities for budding naturalists and provide basic facts about several fish species. Adequate color drawings and occasionally grainy photographs accompany the text. A time line is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo