(3) K-3 Photographs by Shelley Rotner. Scientists don't know what's causing the decreasing number of honeybees, or Colony Collapse Disorder, but this book briefly posits ten theories, including pesticide use on crops, air pollution, and viruses and diseases. Rotner's engaging, child-friendly photos accompany accessible information about bees, small- and large-scale beekeeping, and the insects' important role in the pollination of our food crops. Websites.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(2) PS Photographs by Shelley Rotner. Children are part of the celebration of nature in this book about the seasons. Lush photographs bring the text to life; emerging readers will be able to read the simple words and appreciate the bold colors and beautiful composition of each photo. On the final page, the first words of the book are repeated to bring the cycle full circle.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2007