(2) 4-6 Photographs by Caitlin O'Connell & Timothy Rodwell. O'Connell and co-photographer Rodwell present an in-depth (and in this case favorable) view of the workings of a major zoo--Zoo Atlanta--and the personalities of many of its residents. Through her first-person narration, full of curiosity, enthusiasm, humor, and respect for animals, O'Connell exposes a biologist's thinking process. The final chapter emphasizes the important conservation and education missions of zoos. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2016

(2) K-3 Photographs by Caitlin O'Connell & Timothy Rodwell. In text and numerous color photographs we follow a newborn female elephant through her first months in the Namibian scrub desert as she learns the behaviors that will enable her to survive. The account is straightforward and unsentimental yet filled with detailed and fascinating scientific information, including the lifelong ties among elephants that will resonate with readers' own experience of family.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2014

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Caitlin O'Connell & Timothy Rodwell. Scientist O'Connell's contributions to our understanding of elephant communication propel this account. O'Connell and Jackson describe the findings in a way that lets readers witness the unfolding of a research program, as hypotheses lead to new insights that beget even more questions. The many photographs, predominantly from Namibian field sites, capture the majestic elder elephants, their always-appealing offspring, and dusty, rugged landscapes. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2011