(3) 4-6 Illustrated by David Cain. Ignore the overenthusiastic introduction and proceed straight to the inspired crafts: vine baskets, a woodland chess set, plant dyes, and more, for any taste or skill level. A color drawing of the completed project is followed by a materials list and illustrated step-by-step instructions, with emphasis on safety and conservation. An appendix goes into greater depth on gathering natural materials. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Who Was...? series. Illustrated by David Cain. These short, illustrated books capture the lives of famous individuals with accessible prose. Each book spends considerable time explaining the childhood experiences of its subject and manages to give readers a sense of the individual's personality and motives. All but Tallchief and Houdini have bibliographies. Timeline. [Review covers these Who Was...? titles: Who Is Maria Tallchief?, Who Was Amelia Earhart?, Who Was Harriet Tubman?, Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?, and Who Was Harry Houdini?.]

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang