(2) 4-6 In 1869 Powell led the first recorded expedition down the Green and Colorado rivers, mapping the Grand Canyon. Ray emphasizes Powell's accomplishments in text and art: primarily full-page illustrations, spacious watercolors in natural colors of the West. The book's pacing allows readers, like Powell, to experience the natural beauty around them. A helpful map and author's note complete the book. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2008

(3) 4-6 In My Own Words series. Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi. Derived directly from the diaries of their subjects, these volumes offer compelling insight into their adventures, from Jemison's acceptance of her adoptive culture, to Martin's focus on surviving terrible cold and hunger, to Leeper's abandoning the search for gold to log redwoods, to Powell's daring exploration of the Colorado River. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(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: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Dated entries (based on participants' diaries) give immediacy to this account from Dellenbaugh's point of view of the sixteen-month daredevil expedition over treacherous rapids and uncharted territory to map and photograph the Colorado River and Grand Canyon. The use of fictionalized dialogue, however, is unfortunate. Archival photos and Dellenbaugh's sketches illustrate the book. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Pamela McCuen