Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 04/01/2024 Gr 5–8—The physical conditions and animal populations of different biomes are examined with a focus on the contrast between day and night. Four two-page spreads introduce the habitats, noting the geographic conditions that can affect plants and wildlife. Nine animal profiles follow, starting with creatures that are most active in the daylight, and finishing with several that appear in darkness. Desert, for example, includes meerkats hunting at dawn, sidewinders waking at dusk, and the nocturnal fennec fox. The visual presentation supports the content and themes effectively. The daylight animal spreads are set against an orange background, nocturnal views switch to deep blue. One spread in each title shows a daytime view adjacent to a nighttime scene, with text that highlights the extreme contrasts. Several nighttime images, such as the immortal jellyfish (Ocean) and the green anaconda (Tropical Rainforest) are particularly eye-catching. VERDICT Highly appealing introduction to animals and their environments. - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.