The Nature's Rule Breakers series reveals engaging facts about unusual organisms and unexpected adaptations. Vizcarra conveys scientific information with wit and zest, while top-notch photos bring the books' unusual subjects into focus. Each volume's main text is divided into thematic spreads stating a rule of thumb (e.g., "Plants make their own food.") followed by examples of the rogues that disregard that particular law of nature. In Animals That Break the Rules, such norms as "Birds Fly, Fish Swim" are flouted by "Birds Who Didn't Get the Memo," which include the flightless steamer duck, not just the usual penguins. Occasional fact boxes share fun trivia, such as awarding baby monotremes the "cutest name" puggles. Plants That Break the Rules includes expected rebels like carnivorous Venus flytraps. Going deeper, however, readers learn about the Rajah plant, large enough to consume a mouse, and the sandbox tree, whose fruit explodes, shooting its seeds a distance of up to 147 feet. Opening with tips for caregivers and educators on previewing vocabulary, activating background knowledge, and directing close reading, each title ends with comprehension questions and extension activities. Back matter includes detailed indexes and glossaries of scientific terms. This series' vivid imagery, humor, and surprises will delight and inform novices and aficionados alike. --Booklist, March 2025