(4) 4-6 Illustrated by John Rice. This volume includes eleven of the author's Highlights for Children articles about animals and the scientists who study them. Each account features a glimpse of a scientist at work, a unique animal behavior, and/or the relationships between humans and animals. Illustrations include a mix of realistic and awkwardly personified portrayals of the animals as well as some photographs. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Scholastic Question and Answer series. Illustrated by John Rice. General information about oceans, the fish and mammals that live there, and the coastlines that surround them are presented in an agreeable question-and-answer style. Although this format leads to some unlikely queries ("What is special about midzone fish?") and abbreviated responses, the volume, which contains competent color illustrations, will draw browsers. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by John Rice. Adapted from a column in Highlights for Children, these twelve chapters treat interesting if sometimes eccentric topics. Subjects range from the wolf-to-dog shift, to why Antarctic fish don't freeze, to how desert ants stay alive. Illustrated with charts and photos (and some hokey art), the information is accessible and well documented, though the approach is rather random. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian