(3) 4-6 Our Wild World series. Illustrated by Wayne Ford. Well-researched and organized, these books will prove useful to report writers and readers curious about prairie dogs and wild horses. Sidebars provide additional information; vocabulary words are explained in context, and pronunciation is provided. Clear photographs and illustrations work well with the text. Websites. Ind. Review covers these Our Wild World titles: Prairie Dogs and Wild Horses.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Who Am I? series. Illustrated by Wayne Ford. With explanations about wings, eyes, feet, beak, tail, head, and nest, each double-page spread gives clues to the identity of the Golden Eagle. Further information about offspring and habitat is followed by questions reviewing the text. Detailed and realistic illustrations accompany this basic introduction to this bird of prey, but the book seems more like a worksheet. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden

(4) K-3 Who Am I? series. Illustrated by Wayne Ford. Information and paintings of a neck, tongue, skin, eyes, legs, hooves, and tail come together to reveal a giraffe. The uses of these body parts and facts about offspring and habitat are reviewed by questions at the end of the text. Realistic illustrations enhance this plodding and textbookish introduction to the giraffe. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden