(3) K-3 Photographs by Wayne Lynch. This book traces the early life of a Dall's sheep. The animal learns how to maneuver cliffs, escape a grizzly bear, and prepare for the coming winter. The clearly presented information is well suited for elementary readers. Simply framed close-up photographs give a sense of immediacy. A "Did You Know?" section provides more information. Ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) K-3 Nature Babies series. Photographs by Wayne Lynch. Lang and Lynch traveled to the Arctic to observe and photograph polar bears. Stark white landscapes frame vibrant views of baby bears and their mother, as well as some other Arctic creatures (an owl, hare, and fox). Clear text narrates a year in the life of these "largest of all bears" and provides a window into the early development of cubs. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Nature Babies series. Photographs by Wayne Lynch. This narrative recounts the drama of a sea turtle's egg laying and subsequent babies' hatching on a beach in Trinidad. The clearly presented information is well suited for older readers in this age group. Simply framed close-up photographs give a sense of immediacy; photos of predators underscore the babies' fragility. A "Did You Know?" section provides more information. Ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo