One of 18 in the “Crabtree Connections,” a series of short references books for early readers that focus on a particular area of geography, science or history. This edition takes youngsters on a backyard safari, highlighting four or five areas within a section of the backyard to build observation techniques and knowledge. Some of the areas included are On the Lawn, In the Hedge, Up a Tree, In the Vegetable Garden, By the Pond and so on. The two pages devoted to each area include short paragraphs, boxed items of particular focus and color photographs. It is just the right amount of information to pique interest.