The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Lunde, Darrin

Discovering a New Animal with a Scientist

24 pp. | Enslow/Elementary | September, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-2815-9 $21.26

(4) K-3 I Like Science! series. Writing in the third person, Lunde introduces the work he does looking for new mammal species. Each double-page spread features a question ("Where does Darrin look for new mammals?"), which is answered in the brief, easy-to-read text and captioned photos. The information is scant, but the message that science involves human endeavor and enthusiasm is strong. An activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo