The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Johnson, Jinny

Rain Forest

54 pp. | Kingfisher | September, 2006 | Trade ISBN 0-7534-5904-3 $15.95

(3) 4-6 Kingfisher Voyages series. These books draw readers into the rainforest environment and the world of sharks through many vivid photographs, supportive sidebars, charts, maps, fold-out pages, and transparent overlays. Tabbed subject dividers allow readers to skip to areas of special interest. The format alone is guaranteed to grab the attention of nonfiction fans wanting an overview of either topic. Glos., ind. Review covers these Kingfisher Voyages titles: Rain Forest and Oceans.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow