The illustration mix of photographic and drawn illustration provides a visual feast for the young learner. The information is, however, more detailed, and the vocabulary is very specific to the biology of the subject. Consequently, the book's contents are more suitable to a school age reader who needs good, clear information for a project. The format will be a hard sell, however. The very elements which make this book shine - the colour and short descriptive paragraphs - may be perceived as too immature to the older student. Nonetheless, if students are open enough to take the recommendation of their librarian, they may discover that the book meets their needs.

Recommended with Reservations.