(3) K-3 Smithsonian's Backyard series. Illustrated by Kristin Kest. In this factual story of a bullfrog, readers learn about its predator and prey relationships, as well as mating rituals. Moths, herons, raccoons, and other frogs all play a role in Bullfrog's drama, while the illustrations lend warmth to the topic. Additional information about these amphibians is appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by James McKinnon. An account of a day in the life of a mother koala and her joey is used as a means to explore the flora and fauna of an Australian eucalyptus forest. The reader comes to see the forest's elaborate web of predators and prey from a koala's point of view. Clear illustrations and a picture glossary at the back make it easy to identify the animals described in the text.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(3) K-3 Smithsonian's Backyard series. Illustrated by John Paul Genzo. When looking for food, a coyote explores the back yard at a new house on the edge of the desert, even drinking out of the wading pool before heading back up to the desert to howl for other coyotes. This is an informative snapshot of the daily habits of an animal living very close to civilization. Detailed illustrations of the coyote, rattlesnake, and other animals are realistic.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth