(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Murawski details her experiences photographing butterflies. Her intimate study of passion vine butterflies in particular leads readers to a broader understanding and appreciation of these creatures. Detailed information, including sidebars (e.g., "How to attract butterflies") and "Facts at a Glance," will intrigue budding lepidopterists. Crisp photographs of these vibrantly colored creatures add appeal. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Skerry details his experiences photographing manatees. His intimate study of the animals leads readers to a broader understanding and appreciation of these creatures. Detailed information, including sidebars (e.g., "How is a manatee like a mermaid?") and "Facts at a Glance" will intrigue budding marine biologists. Crisp photographs--such as pictures of Skerry's eleven-year-old daughter swimming with manatees--add appeal. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. The astonishing underwater adventures of two National Geographic explorers are presented in journal-like text and close-up photographs of sharks. First-person narration of their worldwide search captures the excitement of this work while revealing details about shark behavior and life cycles. Sidebars provide relevant factual information (e.g. "How not to get eaten by a shark"); appended material includes informative "Facts at a Glance." Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Husband and wife field researchers detail, in journal-like text, their experiences attempting to "come face to face with a leopard." Their close study of Legadema, one particularly curious creature, leads them to a broader understanding of the species. Crisp photos and detailed information, including sidebars and "Facts at a Glance," will intrigue young naturalists. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. With Elizabeth Carney. These journal-like photographic volumes are presented by teams of National Geographic explorers. Vibrant close-ups of orangutans, gorillas, or wild horses draw readers into an appreciation of the lives and behaviors of these elusive creatures. Additional details are revealed in sidebars and appended "Facts at a Glance" sections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Orangutans, Face to Face with Wild Horses, and Face to Face with Gorillas.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. With Elizabeth Carney. These journal-like photographic volumes are presented by teams of National Geographic explorers. Vibrant close-ups of orangutans, gorillas, or wild horses draw readers into an appreciation of the lives and behaviors of these elusive creatures. Additional details are revealed in sidebars and appended "Facts at a Glance" sections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Orangutans, Face to Face with Wild Horses, and Face to Face with Gorillas.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. A husband and wife team of National Geographic researchers sail aboard the Golden Fleece to South Georgia to study penguins. Their journal-like narrative emphasizes the beauty, variety, and adaptations of penguins; wildlife conservation and care-taking of the animals' environment are also touched on. Crisp photos and detailed information, including sidebars and "Facts at a Glance," will intrigue young naturalists. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. With Elizabeth Carney. These journal-like photographic volumes are presented by teams of National Geographic explorers. Vibrant close-ups of orangutans, gorillas, or wild horses draw readers into an appreciation of the lives and behaviors of these elusive creatures. Additional details are revealed in sidebars and appended "Facts at a Glance" sections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Orangutans, Face to Face with Wild Horses, and Face to Face with Gorillas.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. National Geographic field researchers convey the excitement and fascination of dedicated animal study and conservation. Their vivid close-up photography shows lions or whales in natural habitats and family groupings. Sidebars pique interest by offering such information as "how to live with lions" and "how to eat like a whale." Factual data and end matter geared to further research enrich the series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Lions and Face to Face with Whales.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. National Geographic photographer Moffett introduces readers to frogs, some smaller than dimes and some larger than chickens. Biting, hopping, crawling, sometimes camouflaged in leaf litter, other times in vibrant warning colors, the frogs leap and pose in riveting close-ups. Sidebars provide such details as "how to sing like a frog." Throughout, the need for conservation is stressed. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. National Geographic field researchers convey the excitement and fascination of dedicated animal study and conservation. Their vivid close-up photography shows lions or whales in natural habitats and family groupings. Sidebars pique interest by offering such information as "how to live with lions" and "how to eat like a whale." Factual data and end matter geared to further research enrich the series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Lions and Face to Face with Whales.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Vivid close-up photos of caterpillars taken by a National Geographic researcher illumine the story of her fascination with these varied creatures. Readers will find information about how and where to find caterpillars, how to identify species, and even how to raise them at home. The journal-like narration reflects the photographer-scientist's own firsthand learning experience. Many useful references are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Vivid close-ups of polar bears and dolphins taken by National Geographic photo-researchers are accompanied by intriguing first-person accounts of their field work, with an emphasis on conservation. Sidebars provide enriched relevant factual information (e.g., "How to stay warm in the Arctic"); ample appended material includes informative "facts at a glance." Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Dolphins and Face to Face with Polar Bears.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. Vivid close-ups of polar bears and dolphins taken by National Geographic photo-researchers are accompanied by intriguing first-person accounts of their field work, with an emphasis on conservation. Sidebars provide enriched relevant factual information (e.g., "How to stay warm in the Arctic"); ample appended material includes informative "facts at a glance." Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face to Face with Animals titles: Face to Face with Dolphins and Face to Face with Polar Bears.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Face to Face with Animals series. A National Geographic photographer tells what he has learned about brown bears from his experience taking pictures of them at close range. His photos speak for themselves, capturing the majesty of these creatures, while the text conveys the excitement of encountering wild grizzlies in the midst of their natural habitat and activities. Many useful references are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo