(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Eight to ten different types of each small mammal are briefly described, indicating their unique markings or characteristics, their size, what they eat, and where in the United States they can be found. The illustrations are accurate, but a map showing each animal's geographic range would have been helpful. Related crafts and projects are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Seven to eleven different types of each reptile are briefly described, indicating their unique markings or characteristics, their size, their call, what they eat, and where in the United States they can be found. The illustrations are accurate, but a map of each animal's geographic range would have been helpful. Specific warnings about dangerous species are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by John F. McGee. Berries, Nuts, and Seeds highlights eight to ten examples of each, and Wildflowers includes twenty-eight examples, such as white trillium and chicory. The brief texts explain what the plant looks like, where to find it, and what eats it. In addition to the accurate illustrations, a map of each plant's geographic range would have been helpful. Related activities are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Berries, Nuts, and Seeds highlights eight to ten examples of each, and Wildflowers includes twenty-eight examples, such as white trillium and chicory. The brief texts explain what the plant looks like, where to find it, and what eats it. In addition to the accurate illustrations, a map of each plant's geographic range would have been helpful. Related activities are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Illustrated by Linda Garrow. Five or six animals in forest, field, and pond habitats are highlighted in this book, with accurate illustrations and brief text explaining what their tracks and scat look like. Other signs are also covered. Measurements of tracks would have been helpful in some cases. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. These books encourage nature exploration by explaining where to find a variety of the titled animals--shown in clear color illustrations, but no photographs--and a description of what they look like and eat. Simple projects are suggested in each book, such as building a shell wind chime or using a "cricket thermometer." English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. Fourteen birds are introduced with color illustrations (but no photographs); a simple description of their colors, bird song, nest, and eggs; and a few interesting facts (a robin can eat fourteen feet of worms in a day, for instance). Beginning bird watchers will appreciate the instructions for making a blind, a bird bath, and a simple feeder. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. This book encourages the exploration of nature by giving tips on how to find a variety of snakes, salamanders, and lizards. Each animal is introduced through clear color illustrations (but no photographs) and a description of what it looks like, what it eats, and where it lives. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Safety warnings are provided. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. The leaves, bark, and seeds of fifteen trees are introduced through simple physical descriptions, color illustrations (no photographs), and interesting facts (such as, "willow bark can be made into aspirin"). A good source for beginners' nature hikes, the book also includes a few simple projects with tree bark and pine cones. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. These books encourage nature exploration by explaining where to find a variety of the titled animals--shown in clear color illustrations, but no photographs--and a description of what they look like and eat. Simple projects are suggested in each book, such as building a shell wind chime or using a "cricket thermometer." English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.