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to stream size. Part 7 outlines the distribution of stream pollution and 
types of pollutants common in 1899 through 1959. The final portion of the 
book discusses stream enrichment by natural soil fertility and various 
introduced substances, followed by a note on the potentials of Champaign 
County as a site for sport fishing. 
The authors, both of whom are well known aquatic biologists and 
taxonomists, have done an excellent job ob organizing and summarizing 
in the present volume. Fifty-five distributional maps of Champaign County 
fishes depict the localities from which each species has been taken during 
the three surveys. This is followed by a seven-page index. This excellent 
volume is of the highest value to anyone interested in aquatic biology, 
ecology, and conservation. 
Harlan D. Walley, 717 North Elm St., Sandwich, Ill. 
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BIRDS; by Isabel C. Wasson, illustrated by Bill Barss. Follett Publishing 
Co., Chicago, 1963. 32 pages, with one or more color pictures on virtually 
every page. $1.00. 
Here is one of an ambitious series of “Follett Beginning Science Books” 
designed especially to interest young readers in the natural sciences. This 
text is printed in large, clear type, with accurate drawings that show ex- 
tremely good color rendition for a book of such a low price. 
Isabel Wasson has the knack of writing clearly, simply, and concisely 
about birds. Her book is factual and easy to read, but it is not “written 
down” or full of cute childish terminology — a great relief to readers who 
have seen too much of primary grade books that border on baby-talk. 
Judging by the reaction of my seven-year-old, I would say that Birds is 
suitable for the third grade and up. There is a helpful glossary of difficult 
words at the back. Mrs. Wasson has condensed an enormous amount of bird 
biology into just a few pages. She has included suggestions for further 
study and projects to carry out in the home or classroom. Here is an ideal 
Christmas gift for any budding young naturalist you may know. 
Paul H. Lobik, 22W681 Tamarack Drive, Glen Ellyn, Ill. 
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Bird Watching, Housing and Feeding, by Walter E. Schutz. Bruce Publish- 
ing Co., Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin, 1963. 168 pages, with innumerable half- 
tone illustrations, line drawings, and construction plans. $3.75. 
It is not often that a reviewer can say: “Here is the bird book I’ve been 
seeking for a long time!’”’ — but this is the case with Mr. Schutz’s book. He 
is primarily a carpenter and craftsman, and his book abounds with the 
detailed drawings I have wanted for years — shop plans for making all 
types of bird feeders, baths, and houses. Best of all, he provides Hsts of 
materials and adds suggestions on how the do-it-yourselfer can proceed. 
Mr. Schutz starts out with some notes on bird watching, photography, 
banding, migration, etc. — but this material represents a prologue to the 
meaty how-to-do-it portion of the book. He covers bird feeding — suet and 
seed mixtures, adding grit to the diet, a recipe or two. He has a worthwhile 
list of trees, shrubs, and vines attractive to birds. Then he gives working 
plans for one feeder after another. His bird houses range from plain 
gourd homes for wrens to elaborate Purple Martin apartments. Would I 
had the time to build them all! If you are a birdwatcher with a handyman 
complex, this book is for you. 
Paul H. Lobik, 22W681 Tamarack Drive, Glen Ellyn, Ill. 
