Big Blue Whale
Nicola Davies
Illustrated(为……作插图) by Nick Maland
Nicola Davies provides a look at nature’s largest living creature in Big Blue Whale. The text often uses examples from the child’s world to help youngsters understand this great creature. For example, the blue whale’s skin is “smooth like a hard-boiled egg” and its eye is “big as a teacup”. Nick Maland’s pen-and-ink illustrations capture the majesty of the blue whale, of which only 10,000 remain.
Ages 3 to 8, $ 19.99.
Life in the Coral Reef
Bobbie Kalman & Niki Walker
Photographed by Tom Stack
This educational book has outstanding photographs and illustrations. The bright colors are attention grabbing. The importance of the coral reefs(珊瑚礁) in the ecology of the earth is explained as well as how the coral reefs are being harmed and destroyed. The author then offers solutions and suggestions to help prevent the destruction of these beautiful natural resources.
Ages 7 up, $ 16.95.
North American Endangered Species
Colleayn O. Mastin
Illustrated by Jan Sovak
This is a beautifully illustrated book by the award winner Jan Sovak featuring fifteen North American animals that are in danger of becoming extinct. Each  animal is introduced with a short poem, followed by factual information and why the species is considered to be endangered.
Ages 6 up, $ 9.95.
Whale
Vasilli Papastavrou
Photographed by Frank Greenaway
This reference book takes a close look at the fascinating world of majestic sea mammals including whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The author describes how whales adapt to sea life and explores whale communication, socialization, behaviors and reproduction, life cycles, habitats and physical characteristics.
Ages 10 up, $ 19.00.
What do we learn from Big Blue Whale?

A．The number of the blue whale is increasing.

B．Many animals are in danger of dying out.

C．There used to be more than 10,000 blue whales.

D．The blue whale has strong survival abilities.

What is special about North American Endangered Species?

A．It uses examples from the child’s world.

B．The author introduces animals with poems.

C．It contains bright colors.

D．It takes a close look at sea animals.

Who has won an award as an illustrator or a photographer?

A．Nick Maland.	B．Tom Stack.
C．Jan Sovak.	D．Frank Greenaway.

A child who wants to learn about how whales communicate will buy     .

A．Big Blue Whale	B．Life in the Coral Reef
C．North American Endangered Species	D．Whale