(3) 4-6 Photographs by Annie Crawley. Newman's persuasive text guides readers along on three dives with "underwater explorer," scuba instructor, and photographer/filmmaker Crawley. Examining environmental challenges faced in three regions--Indonesia's Coral Triangle, the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea, and coastal Alaska in the Arctic Circle--this book makes clear the magnitude of the crisis facing marine habitats and, by extension, life on the planet. The discussion includes profiles of scientists, volunteers, and young eco-activists working to study existing damage and to educate people about why we need to care. An online feature connects readers to videos from Crawley's dives; tips on "visual storytelling" and "things you can do to make a difference" are appended. Includes source notes, a glossary, selected bibliography, lists of books and websites, and an index.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Annie Crawley. Zoos today don't only house exotic animals for people's entertainment. Going behind the scenes at different zoos, Newman introduces three dedicated scientists whose research and conservation work with orangutans, black-footed ferrets, and black rhinos, respectively, help each endangered species survive and thrive. Their fascinating scientific studies are described in conversational text and illustrated with photos from the field. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Annie Crawley. Here readers travel to the Pacific Garbage Patch with three graduate-student scientists as they try to determine the effect of plastics on the sea. There's solid explanation of their hypotheses and research, and emphasis on the researchers' experiences lends a personal feel. Questions of how plastic may harm the oceans, its inhabitants, and even humans encourage further inquiry. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter