Zebras are on the plains of Southern Africa. One scientist, Robin Naidoo wants to know where they disappear to each year. Readers can follow along their journey as they are fitted with radio tracking and be amazed at how far they actually travel. I would recommend this for anyone who is interested in wildlife and studying migration. The photographs are colorful and clear. There is also an index, glossary, and authors notes in the back of the book for more information. ( )

Sandra Markle writes excellent elementary-level nonfiction, especially about animals, usually framed as a mystery or problem to be solved.
This book deals with the migration of a large herd of zebra - but where? Markle mixes in facts about zebras, research technique, and the preservation of animals while she follows scientists who are on the track of a large herd of zebras that inexplicably migrate from the only known water source to an unknown location.

While readers follow along with the zebras wearing gps trackers, they'll learn about the zebras' role in life on the savannah, their behavior and habits, as well as those of the animals they interact with and how research into those animals, like elephants, helped track the zebras' path.

Having discovered the zebras' migration path - and their new record for overland large mammal migration - the scientists used the information they learned to protect the zebras and other animals and to further research into animal behavior and their needs. The research isn't finished, as scientists still have to watch for the effects of climate change and use the data they have collected in protecting zebras, and other animals, in the future.

Back matter includes an author's note, facts about zebras, a glossary, a few notes, and suggestions for more information. There is also an index and acknowledgements for the many photos.

Verdict: An excellent example of factual nonfiction and how a scientist researches a problem, perfect for elementary-age readers and listeners. Recommended.

ISBN: 9781541538375; Published April 2020 by Milbrook/Lerner; Purchased for the library