Awards and Reviews
Winner of the International Reading Association Children's Book Award
National Science Teacher's Association Outstanding Trade Book in Science
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"Environmental and science education at its best! A highly recommended book. " — Appraisal: Science Books for Young People
"Not only are the mysteries fascinating, but the meticulous gathering of data, development of clues, and networking among scientists are also intriguing. " — The Horn Book
"Quinlan follows the scientists ... vividly demonstrating the intricate linkage between plants and animals that exists in nature." —Booklist