The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Kaner, Etta

Friend or Foe: The Whole Truth About Animals That People Love to Hate

48 pp. | Owlkids | September, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-1-77147-064-3 $16.95

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by David Anderson. Caricatures illustrate this examination of some underappreciated or feared animals. In lively prose, scientific facts--the good, the bad, and the ugly--about rats, cockroaches, snakes, leeches, and even rabbits are juxtaposed with humor to make readers reevaluate their perspectives, broaden understanding of these creatures' environmental niches, and illuminate complex questions about their value. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo