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4-6Animal Bests series.
Illustrated by
Cristina Portolano.
These ambitious overviews examine the abilities of various land and marine animals respectively, supplemented by colorful sketches and photographs. From heightened senses and physical strength to camouflage and problem-solving, these fact-filled books highlight various behaviors and skills that allow animals to thrive in their environments. Drawbacks include a cluttered design and dearth of back matter, but the informative text mostly compensates for these shortcomings. Ind. Review covers the following Animal Bests titles: Amazing Land Animals and Marine Superstars.