Meet the Wild Southwest by Susan Tweit is full of fun information, such as how many rattlesnake bites occur a year, the poor vision of javalinas, the way lizards clone themselves, how birds build nests inside saguaros, and how hawks and hummingbirds hover, to name but a few. She also accompanies the text with drawings, pronunciation guides, and sidebars with projects, “hot tips” and miscellaneous facts.

Evaluation: This is an excellent reference for both children and adults. ( )

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