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Outstanding Books of 1997 to 2001
From the 1998 to 2002 editions of The Best Children's Books of the Year Under Five | Five to Nine | Nine and Up | Twelve and Up | SPECIAL INTERESTS
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Activities
Grow It Again
by Elizabeth MacLeod, ill. by Caroline Price
(Kids Can, 1999) P$5.95, 1-55074-558-1
Directions for potting the seeds and green tops from the foods we eat. (8-11)
How to Write Poetry
by Paul B. Janeczko
(Scholastic, 1999) $12.95, 0-590-10077-7
Advice and practice writing various types of rhyming poems, free verse, narratives. Includes a bibliography, glossary, and biographies of poets whose poems are included as examples. (10-14)
Making Fleece Crafts
By Judy Ann Sadler, ill. by June Bradford
(Kids Can Press, 2000) $12.95, 1-55075-847-5
Attractive, easy-to-make projects. (8-12)
A String of Beads
by Margaret S. Reid, ill. by Ashley Wolff
(Dutton, 1998) $16.99, 0-525-45721-6
A child learns from her grandmother the many different kinds and uses of beads. Vibrant illustrations. (4-8)
Traditional Crafts from China
by Florence Temko, ill. by Randall Gooch
(Lerner, 2001) $23.95, 0-8225-2939-4
Traditional Crafts from Japan
by Florence Temko, ill. by Randall Gooch
(Lerner, 2001) $23.95, 0-8225-2938-6
Traditional Crafts from the Caribbean
by Florence Temko, ill. by Randall Gooch
(Lerner, 2001) $23.95, 0-8225-2937-8
Fascinating traditional crafts adapted for construction with everyday materials. (9-14)
Anthologies
When I Was Your Age, Volume Two: Original Stories about Growing Up
edited by Amy Ehrlich
(Candlewick, 1999/2002) P$7.99, 0-7636-1734-2
Ten stories reflecting important incidents from their youth written by noted children's book authors, including Norma Fox Mazer, Karen Hesse and E.L. Konigsburg. (11-14)
Architecture
Building Big
by David Macaulay
(HMC, 2001) $30.00, 0-395-96331-1
Technical and historical perspectives of bridges, dams and other large constructions. Clearly written with helpful illustrations. (11+)
Art
Bembo's Zoo: An Animal ABC Book
written and ill. by Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich
(Henry Holt, 2000) $19.95, 0-8050-6382-X
A sophisticated look at graphic design and topography in a playful ABC book. (5-7)
Chuck Close Up Close
by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
(DK, Inc., 1998/2000) P$10.95, 0-7894-2658-7
Inspiring biography of the celebrated modern portrait painter who overcame learning disabilities and then paralysis. Illustrated with reproductions of Close's art. (9-14)
Dance
by Bill T. Jones, and Susan Kuklin
(Hyperion, 1998) $14.95, 0-7868-0362-2
Clean, sharp color photographs of dancer Bill T. Jones on a stark white background and simple, precise language convey the joy and satisfaction of movement. (3-5)
frank o. gehry: outside in
by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
(DK Ink, 2000) $19.95, 0-7894-2677-3
The development of this famous architect depicted through his ground-breaking buildings. Superb photographs. (10+)
In Search of the Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan
by Sheila Hamanaka and Ayano Ohmi, photos
(Morrow, 1999) o.p.
Six great masters who have devoted their lives to traditional crafts and performing arts. Includes instructions on essential aspects of each art form. (8-12)
Rome Antics
written and ill. by David Macaulay
(HMC, 1997) $18.00, 0-395-82279-3
Fly with a homing pigeon through the streets of Rome. Detailed, expressive pen-and-ink drawings. (6+)
Savion: My Life in Tap
by Savion Glover and Bruce Weber, photos
(Morrow, 2000) $19.99, 0-688-15629-0
The young tap dancer talks about learning from older tap masters and discusses what the art form means to him. (10-12)
The Story of the Incredible Orchestra: An Introduction to Musical Instruments and the Symphony Orchestra
written and ill. by Bruce Koscielniak
(HMC, 2000) $15.00, 0-395-96052-5
The development of the instruments including present-day innovations. (6+)
Talking to Faith Ringgold
by Faith Ringgold , Linda Freeman, and Nancy Roucher, photos
(Crown, 1996) $12.95, 0-517-88546-8
Unusual interactive biography of the African American artist and author. Copiously illustrated with artwork and archival photographs. (10-12)
William Shakespeare & the Globe
written and ill. by Aliki
(HarperCollins, 1999) $15.95, 0-06-027820-X
Lively scenes of citizens and actors and informative text sweep one into the world of 16th century theatre. Engrossing! (8-10)
Biography
The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin
by James Cross Giblin, ill. by Michael Dooling
(Scholastic, 2000) o.p.
The statesman, ingenious inventor, civil innovator. Beautiful illustrations. (9-12)
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion
by Russell Freedman, photos
(Clarion, 1999) $18.00, 0-395-63367-2
Daredevil, tomboy, talented and cocky, Babe Didrikson worked tirelessly to become one of the world's greatest athletes. Archival photographs. (9-13)
Barbara Jordan: Getting Things Done
by James Mendelsohn
(Twenty-first Century Books, 2000) $24.90, 0-7613-1467-9
The promising political career of the formidable, first black Southern woman in the U.S Congress. Archival photographs. (12-14)
Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth I
by Jane Resh Thomas
(Clarion, 1998) $20.00, 0-395-69120-6
The life of the great sixteenth-century queen, who ruled England for forty years. Archival illustrations. (10-13)
The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World
by Julius Lester, ill. by Lisa Cohen
(Hyperion, 2001) $15.99, 0-7868-0463-7
Mini profiles, from Bessie Smith to Aretha Franklin. Strong illustrations and imaginative design. (9-12)
Boss of the Plains: The Hat That Won the West
by Laurie Carlson, ill. by Holly Meade
(DK, Inc., 1998) $16.95, 0-7894-2479-7
Charming illustrations accompany this well-told true tale of a John Stetson, a determined hatmaker. (6-9)
The Dancer Who Flew: A Memoir of Rudolf Nureyev
by Linda Maybarduk, photos
(Tundra, 1999) $18.95, 0-88776-415-0
The life of one of the world's greatest dancers. Beautiful photographs. (10-14)
Forging Freedom: A True Story of Heroism during the Holocaust
written and ill. by Hudson Talbott
(Putnam, 2000) $15.99, 0-399-23434-9
In 1938 Amsterdam, Jaap Penraat chooses to risk his life to guide persecuted Jews to freedom. Stunning watercolor paintings. (10-12) M
Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women
by Catherine Thimmesh, ill. by Melissa Sweet
(HMC, 2000) $16.00, 0-395-93744-2
How female inventors faced diverse challenges and improved daily life throughout the ages. (8-12)
Hokusai: The Man Who Painted a Mountain
written and ill. by Deborah Kogan Ray
(FSG, 2001) $18.00, 0-374-33263-0
Beautifully illustrated life of the artist who rose from poverty and enlarged the Japanese idea of art. (7-10)
Ida B. Wells: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
by Dennis Brindell Fradin and Judith Bloom Fradin
(Clarion, 2000) $18.00, 0-395-89898-6
Born a slave, this amazing woman became a journalist who fought against lynching and for equality for all African Americans. Archival photographs. (11-14)
Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Powerhouse with a Pen
by Catherine A. Welch
(Carolrhoda, 2000) $18.95, 1-57505-352-7
The Civil Rights and anti-lynching crusader. Illustrations and period photographs. (9-12)
Joan of Arc
written and ill. by Diane Stanley
(Morrow, 1998) $16.89, 0-688-14330-X
The brave Maid of Orleans who at seventeen led the French army to victory and at nineteen was burned at the stake as a heretic. Well-documented and beautifully illustrated. (7-12)
Joan of Arc
by Josephine Poole, ill. by Angela Barrett
(Knopf, 1998/Dragonfly, 2000) P$6.99, 0-375-80355-6
The moving story of the great 15th century French heroine whose courage and visions led an army to success against the English. Extraordinary illustrations. (6-10)
Langston Hughes
by Milton Meltzer, ill. by Stephen Alcorn
(Millbrook, 1997) NE $20.75, 0-7613-0327-8
The complex life story of the famous black poet. Bold artwork. (12+)
Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
by Andrea Davis Pinkney, ill. by Stephen Alcorn
(Harcourt, 2000) $20.00, 0-15-201005-X
The stories of ten African-American women who struggled to achieve dignity, freedom and civil rights. Stylized paintings. (8-11)
The Man Who Made Parks: The Story of Parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted
by Frieda Wishinsky, ill. by Song Nan Zhang
(Tundra, 1999) $15.95, 0-88776-435-5
A tale of the first modern landscape architect who designed Central Park and other parks in North America. Detailed illustrations. (9-12)
Margaret Bourke-White: Her Pictures Were Her Life
by Susan Goldman Rubin, photos by Margaret Bourke-White
(Abrams, 1999) $19.95, 0-8109-4381-6
The life of the famous photographer, with examples of her celebrated work. (9-12)
Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life
by Russell Freedman, photos
(Clarion, 1998) $18.00, 0-395-74655-8
The great pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer. Stunning photographs. (10-14)
My Family Shall Be Free!: The Life of Peter Still
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
(HarperCollins, 2001) $16.95, 0-06-029595-3
Born into slavery, Peter Still endures hardship and loss, but finally purchases his freedom. An in-depth look at slavery and the Underground Railroad. (11-14)
Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange
by Elizabeth Partridge
(Viking, 1998) $22.99, 0-670-87888-X
The life of the famous American photographer who influenced social policy with her pictures of the Great Depression. Illustrated with excellent reproductions of Lange's work. (10-14)
Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs
written and ill. by James Rumford
(HMC, 2000) $15.00, 0-395-97934-X
The fascinating story of Jean-Francois Champollion who first found the key to understanding Egyptian writing. Beautifully illustrated with both watercolors and hieroglyphics. (8-11)
Shout, Sister, Shout!: Ten Girl Singers Who Shaped a Century
by Roxane Orgill, photos
(McElderry, 2001) $19.95, 0-689-81991-9
Influential popular artists, from Sophie Tucker to Lucinda Williams. (10-14)
Sisters in Strength: American Women Who Made a Difference
by Yona Zeldis McDonough, ill. by Malcah Zeldis
(Henry Holt, 2000) $17.95, 0-8050-6102-9
Courageous women crusaders from various fields who overcame obstacles and made a difference. Time line and folk-inspired illustrations. (9-12)
Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, ill. by Mary Azarian
(HMC, 1998) $16.00, 0-395-86162-4
Vermonter Wilson Bentley photographed thousands of individual snowflakes over his lifetime. Stunning woodcuts. (7-10)
Stone Girl, Bone Girl: The Story of Mary Anning
by Laurence Anholt, ill. by Sheila Moxley
(Orchard, 1999) $15.95, 0-531-30148-6
Born in England in 1799, Anning became one of history's most celebrated fossil finders. Colorful illustrations. (6-9)
Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
by Kathryn Lasky, ill. by Nneka Bennett
(Candlewick, 2000) $17.99, 0-7636-0253-1
Turn-of-the-century African-American businesswoman. Engaging text and vivid illustrations. (6-9)
We Were There, Too!: Young People in U.S. History
by Phillip Hoose
(FSG, 2001) $28.00, 0-374-38252-2
Fascinating glimpses into the lives of a wide variety of young people who made their mark on the rich history of our country. Archival illustrations. (9-12)
Ecology
Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share
written and ill. by Molly Bang
(Blue Sky, 1998) $12.95, 0-590-10056-4
Thought-provoking demonstration of how humans share and use up the earth's resources.
(5-8)
Desert Trek: An Eye-Opening Journey through the World's Driest Places
written and ill. by Marie-Ange Le Rochais, trans. by George L. Newman
(Walker, 2001) $17.95, 0-8027-8765-7
Exceptional introduction to desert ecology. Includes maps. Lush, acrylic paintings.
(7-10)
Dig Wait Listen: A Desert Toad's Tale
by April Pulley Sayre, ill. by Barbara Bash
(Greenwillow, 2001) $15.95, 0-688-16614-8
A lyrical and informative look at a toad's desert life. Watercolor illustrations.
(4-7)
The Environmental Movement: From Its Roots to the Challenges of a New
Century
by Laurence Pringle
(HarperCollins, 2000) o.p.
From Thoreau to Ralph Nader, the efforts to save our planet from man-made destruction.
Helpful photographs and cartoons. (10-14)
Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles
by Kathryn Lasky, photos by Christopher G. Knight
(Candlewick, 2001) $16.99, 0-7636-0635-9
The rescue, rehabilitation and eventual release of a juvenile Atlantic ridley
turtle washed up on a Cape Cod beach. Photographs follow the saga. (8-12)
Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays
written and ill. by Molly Bang
(Henry Holt, 2000) $18.00, 0-8050-5396-4
Provocative cartoon-format tale of a female Louisiana shrimper who campaigned
against a multinational corporation for clean water. (9-14)
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
written and ill. by Laurie Keller
(Henry Holt, 2000) $16.95, 0-8050-6192-4
Everything you ever wanted to know about teeth. Wacky humor and wordplay. (6-9)
Song of La Selva: A Story of a Costa Rican Rain Forest
by Joan Banks, ill. by Higgins Bond
(Soundprints, 1999) $15.95, 1-56899-586-5
A creative telling of the life cycle of a small, poisonous red frog. Excellent
illustrations. (5-12)
To Save the Earth: The American Environmental Movement
by Jules Archer, photos
(Viking, 1998) $17.99, 0-670-87121-4
The biographies of four great American environmentalists: John Muir, Rachel
Carson, David McTaggart and Dave Foreman. (9-12)
Health
Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease
by Jeanette Farrell
(FSG, 1998) $17.00, 0-374-33637-7
Seven diseases that changed the course of human history. Archival illustrations.
(10-13)
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families
by Robie H. Harris, ill. by Michael Emberley
(Candlewick, 1999) $21.99, 0-7636-0051-2
Lucid explanation with humorous illustrations of human reproduction and how
families are formed. Comprehensive, extremely appealing. (7-10)
History
After the Holocaust
by Howard Greenfeld
(Greenwillow, 2001) $18.95, 0-688-17752-2
Informative and riveting accounts by young Holocaust survivors focusing on what
befell them after liberation. (11-14)
Anasazi
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
(Atheneum, 1998) o.p.
The culture and daily life of the ancient ones of the Four Corners region
is clearly described and strikingly illustrated. (8-11)
Black, Blue & Gray: African Americans in the Civil War
by Jim Haskins
(S&S, 1998) o.p.
This revisionist history of the African American participation in the military
during the Civil War is well-documented, clearly presented and fluently written.
(9-11)
Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers
by Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack
(Scholastic, 1999) $15.95, 0-590-48313-7
Exciting and insightful presentation of the role and influence of African Americans
on the American whaling industry and in the abolition of slavery. (10-14)
Black Legacy: A History of New York's African Americans
by William Loren Katz
(Atheneum, 1997) $19.00, 0-614-29091-0
Rich coverage of the political and cultural movements in black history in New
York City from its days as a Dutch colony to the early 1990s. Archival photographs.
(12-14)
Blizzard!
by Jim Murphy
(Scholastic, 2000) $18.95, 0-590-67309-2
The fateful and historic storm of March 12, 1888 described by some of the people
who experienced it. Archival photographs and drawings. (11-14)
Children of the Relocation Camps
by Catherine A. Welch
(Carolrhoda, 2000) $22.60, 1-57505-350-0
Unflinching look at the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Archival
photographs. (9-14)
Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial
by Penny Colman, photos
(Holt, 1998) $19.95, 0-8050-5066-3
An extensive and anthropological view of death and burial. Compassionate and
straightforward. (11-14)
Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American
Colonies: 1760-1776
by Natalie S. Bober
(Atheneum, 2001) $26.95, 0-689-81329-5
The personalities, ideas and events that gave rise to the American Revolution.
Well-researched and well-written. (12+)
Darkness over Denmark: The Danish Resistance and the Rescue of the Jews
by Ellen Levine
(Holiday House, 2000) $22.95, 0-8234-1447-7
Fascinating account of one nation's remarkable efforts to subvert the Nazis
during World War II. Period photos. (11-14)
Dear Friend Thomas Garrett & William Still: Collaborators on the Underground
Railroad
by Judith Bentley, photos
(Cobblehill, 1998) o.p.
These two old friends, one black, one white, key conductors on the Underground
Railroad, describe in their letters their fears and triumphs. (9-12)
Empires Lost and Won: The Spanish Heritage in the Southwest
by Albert Marrin, photos
(Atheneum, 1998/Diane, 2004) $19.00, 0-7567-7800-X
Eyewitness accounts of exploration and conflict. Archival illustrations. (12-14)
M
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
by Julius Lester, ill. by Rod Brown
(Dial, 1998) $17.99, 0-8037-1893-4
Based on strong descriptive paintings, this history of slavery evokes powerful
feelings of suffering and fortitude. (12-14)
Give Me Liberty!: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
by Russell Freedman
(Holiday House, 2000) $24.95, 0-8234-1448-5
The background leading to the creation of this eloquent document masterfully
described. Archival illustrations. (10-13)
Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
(Holiday House, 1999) $16.95, 0-8234-1427-2
Outstanding profiles of Mayan deities illustrated with bold, bright images in
ancient style. Endpapers include a map and an explanation of the Mayan number
system. (9-12)
The Gold Rush
by Lisa Ketchum, photos
(Little, 1998) o.p.
An honest, unromantic telling of the people and events leading to the settlement
of the West. From the Ken Burns television series. (10-14)
Gone A-Whaling: The Lure of the Sea and the Hunt for the Great Whale
by Jim Murphy, photos
(Clarion, 1998) $18.00, 0-395-69847-2
Brilliant history of whaling drawn from journal entries and accompanied by rare
and stunning photographs and drawings. (11+)
The Good Fight: How World War II Was Won
by Stephen E. Ambrose
(Atheneum, 2001) $19.95, 0-689-84361-5
A compact history of World War II with clear maps, splendid photographs, a glossary,
bibliography and index. (9-14)
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
by Jerry Stanley
(Crown, 2000) o.p.
Mifflin Gibbs struggled to earn respect and dignity in nineteenth-century California
through entrepreneurial success and efforts to change discriminatory laws. (9-12)
I Have a Dream
by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ill. by various artists
(Scholastic, 1998) $16.95, 0-590-20516-1
The landmark speech from the 1963 March on Washington. Lavishly illustrated
by fifteen noted artists. (8-12)
In the Days of the Vaqueros: America's First True Cowboys
by Russell Freedman
(Clarion, 2001) $18.00, 0-395-96788-0
A careful, intriguing history of these American icons, including Mexican origins
and continuing counterparts. Illustrated with period paintings and drawings.
(8-12)
Kennedy Assassinated!: The World Mourns
by Wilborn Hampton, photos
(Candlewick, 1998) o.p.
The historical event related with brilliant immediacy through the eyes of a
cub reporter. (10-12)
The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish: Based on a True Story
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, ill. by Beth Krommes
(HMC, 2001) $15.00, 0-618-00341-X
In 1913 a native Inupiaq family joined the voyage of the Karluk, exploring the
Canadian Arctic. When the ship froze and sunk, their skills enabled the crew
to survive. (5-10)
Meltdown: A Race Against Nuclear Disaster at Three Mile Island
by Wilborn Hampton, photos
(Candlewick, 2001) $19.99, 0-7636-0715-0
Fascinating discussion of the atomic age and the inherent benefits and risks
of nuclear energy with references to Hiroshima, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.
(11-14) M
Oh, Freedom! Kids Talk About the Civil Rights Movement with the People Who Made
It Happen
by Casey King and Linda Barrett Osborne, photos by Joe Brooks
(Knopf, 1998) P$12.95, 0-679-89005-X
Personal histories of the Civil Rights movement, superbly told, with children
as interviewers. Enriched by photographs and historical essays. (10+)
Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
by Ken Mochizuki, ill. by Dom Lee
(Lee & Low, 1999) $15.95, 1-880000-49-0
The courageous tale of the Japanese consul to Lithuania who saved many Jews
during World War II. Expressive sepia-toned illustrations. (8-11)
The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
by Marian Calabro
(Clarion, 1999) $20.00, 0-395-86610-3
The infamous 1846 westward trek in well-researched detail, including a letter
from a fourteen-year-old survivor. A spellbinding adventure. Archival illustrations.
(12-14)
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton
and the Endurance
by Jennifer Armstrong, photos
(Crown, 1998/Random, 2000) P$12.95, 0-375-81049-8
The eighteen-month ordeal of a 1914 Antarctic expedition gone terribly awry.
Archival photographs. (10-13)
Shipwrecked!: The true adventures of a Japanese boy
by Rhoda Blumberg
(HarperCollins, 2001) $16.95, 0-688-17484-1
A fourteen-year-old's travels from Japan to Hawaii and the United States in
the 1800s. Illustrated with Manjiro's sketches and period prints. (10-13)
So You Want to be President?
By Judith St. George, ill. by David Small
(Philomel, 2000) $17.99, 0-399-23407-1
A lively potpourri of historically accurate Presidential trivia. Cartoon-like
illustrations (7-10)
Through My Eyes
by Ruby Bridges
(Scholastic, 1999) $16.95, 0-590-18923-9
The author's involvement as a six-year-old in school integration. Extraordinary
archival photographs. (7-12)
Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta, 1325-1354
written and ill. by James Rumford
(HMC, 2001) $16.00, 0-618-08366-9
Exquisite prose, watercolors and calligraphy introduce a fourteenth-century
Moroccan traveller who covered 75,000 miles around the old world. (9-12)
Vaqueros: America's First Cowmen
by Martin W. Sandler
(Henry Holt, 2001) $17.95, 0-8050-6019-7
The history and stories of these Mexicans who taught American cowhands from
Texas to Hawaii. Archival illustrations. (11-14)
Young Oxford History of African Americans (5 volumes)
(Oxford, 1997) $21.00 each, 0-29-508502-7
Laudable, thorough series on the history of African Americans from 1502 to the
present day. (12+)
Natural Science
Bat Loves the Night
by Nicola Davies, ill. by Sarah Fox-Davies
(Candlewick, 2001) $15.99, 0-7636-1202-2
The nocturnal world of the pipistrelle bats. Interesting information and splendid
illustrations. (5-8)
Bats: Shadows in the Night
by Diane Ackerman, photos by Merlin Tuttle
(Crown, 1997) o.p.
Fascinating account of Texan bat colony life and habits. Remarkable photographs.
(9-12)
The Beekeepers
by Linda Oatman High, ill. by Doug Chyka
(Boyds Mills, 1998) $15.95, 1-56397-486-X
An easy-to-read book about a young child's introduction to beekeeping. (4-6)
Big Head!: A Book about your brain and your head
by Dr. Pete Rowan, ill. by John Temperton
(Knopf, 1998) o.p.
Clear explanations and detailed illustrations of this important body part. (8-11)
A Dragon in the Sky: The Story of a Green Darner Dragonfly
by Laurence Pringle, ill. by Bob Marstall
(Orchard, 2001) $18.95, 0-531-30315-2
The life cycle, including perils and habits of these fascinating insects. Detailed
paintings, bibliography, index. (9-12)
Elephant Quest<br>
by Ted & Betsy Lewin
(HarperCollins, 2000) $15.95, 0-688-14111-0
On a safari searching for African elephants the authors encounter a splendid
variety of wildlife. Beautiful watercolors. (8-10)
An Extraordinary Life: The Story of a Monarch Butterfly
by Laurence Pringle, ill. by Bob Marstall
(Orchard, 1997) $19.99, 0-531-33002-8
The life cycle and living habits of this beautiful insect, including its fall
migration from the north to central Mexico. (9-12)
The Life and Times of the Peanut
written and ill. by Charles Micucci
(HMC, 1997) $16.00, 0-395-72289-6
From farm to peanut butter! Charming illustrations and fact-packed text tells
about the history and uses of this valuable legume. (8-10)
My Pet Dog
by Ruth Berman, photos by Billy Hustace
(Lerner, 2001) $22.60, 0-8225-2259-4
Superb guide in an accessible format for the family acquiring a dog. (7-12)
The Octopus: Phantom of the Sea
by Mary M. Cerullo, photos by Jeffrey L. Rotman
(Dutton, 1997) $18.99, 0-525-65199-3
A fascinating look at this intelligent, elusive, and gentle wonder of the underwater
world. Stunning photographs. (10-12)
On the Wing: American Birds in Migration
written and ill. by Carol Lerner
(HarperCollins, 2001) $16.95, 0-688-16649-0
Geographic patterns and routes, navigational skills, wing shapes and diets of
individual species. (9-14)
One Tiny Turtle
by Nicola Davies, ill. by Jane Chapman
(Candlewick, 2001) $15.99, 0-7636-1549-8
The life cycle of one loggerhead. Poetic writing and glorious illustrations.
(6-8)
Red-eyed Tree Frog
By Joy Cowley; photos by Nic Bishop
(Scholastic, 1999) $16. 95, 0-590-87176-5
A day in the life of a tree frog in clear text and splendid four-colour photos.
(4-7)
Sweet Dreams: How Animals Sleep
by Kinniko Kajikawa
(Henry Holt, 1999) $16.95, 0-8050-5890-7
Photographs and rhyming verses describe the sleep habits of various animals.
(3-6)
Thunder on the Plains: The Story of the American Buffalo
by Ken Robbins
(Atheneum, 2001) $16.00, 0-689-83025-4
The tragic near-extinction of this majestic animal. A clear narrative with excellent
photographs. (8-11)
Waiting for Wings
written and ill. by Lois Ehlert
(Harcourt, 2001) $17.00, 0-15-202608-8
The vibrant drama of butterflies in a garden. Extraordinary illustrations of
butterflies and the flowers that entice them. (3-7)
What's That Bug?: Everyday Insects and Their Really Cool Cousins
by Nan Froman, ill. by Julian Mulock
(Little, 2001) o.p.
A brilliant reference filled with information and quirky facts about common
and unique insects. Includes scientific illustrations. (8-11)
The Winking, Blinking Sea: All About Bioluminescence
by Mary Batten
(Millbrook, 2000) $7.95, 0-7613-1484-9
Extraordinary photographs show how fourteen kinds of animals deep in the sea
manage life in the dark. (7-1)
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