Tasmanian Devil: On Location

From School Library Journal Grade 3-5-- A book about one of the least darling of all the Earth's creatures. Indeed, this fine book with expressive, revealing photographs is not for any budding zoologists who turn green-at-the-gills at the first sight of blood. The pictures here are unflinchingly accurate, matching the animal's basic characteristics described in the noteworthy text: voracious eating habits, angry temperament, cannibalistic tendencies, and savage sibling rivalries. Subsequent chapters offer clear, witty explanations of the devil's birth, development, fighting ability, eating preferences, nocturnal nature, excellent senses, and protected status. A small but useful fast-fact and index section is included. Although this strong book will either attract or repel its readers, it is doubtful that a more thorough look at the Tasmanian devil can be found for children. Besides, any animal that can consume a whole cow in 2 days or enough rat poison to kill 40 people without getting sick deserves a second look. Those libraries with Lynn Stone's Tasmanian Devils (Rourke, 1990) have a good introduction but not the whole story. All should consider this 40-page eye-opener. --Amy Nunley, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OHCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.