(4) 4-6 Map Smart series. This series looks at how maps are created, special features (e.g., grid, scale, colors) and symbols, and how to read maps. What makes a good map and new mapping technology are explored, as well as older ways of mapping. Much of the information is repeated among the volumes. Each busily designed book includes a map-making activity and an "Are You 'Map Smart'?" quiz. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Smart titles: Community Maps, Country Maps, Land and Sea Maps, and World Maps.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Map Smart series. This series looks at how maps are created, special features (e.g., grid, scale, colors) and symbols, and how to read maps. What makes a good map and new mapping technology are explored, as well as older ways of mapping. Much of the information is repeated among the volumes. Each busily designed book includes a map-making activity and an "Are You 'Map Smart'?" quiz. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Smart titles: Community Maps, Country Maps, Land and Sea Maps, and World Maps.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Map Smart series. This series looks at how maps are created, special features (e.g., grid, scale, colors) and symbols, and how to read maps. What makes a good map and new mapping technology are explored, as well as older ways of mapping. Much of the information is repeated among the volumes. Each busily designed book includes a map-making activity and an "Are You 'Map Smart'?" quiz. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Smart titles: Community Maps, Country Maps, Land and Sea Maps, and World Maps.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Map Smart series. This series looks at how maps are created, special features (e.g., grid, scale, colors) and symbols, and how to read maps. What makes a good map and new mapping technology are explored, as well as older ways of mapping. Much of the information is repeated among the volumes. Each busily designed book includes a map-making activity and an "Are You 'Map Smart'?" quiz. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Smart titles: Community Maps, Country Maps, Land and Sea Maps, and World Maps.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Technology Behind series. Surveying a wide range of technologies, from a simple screw to Web 3.0, this series skims the history and functions of various "devices" (a word defined repeatedly in each book). One invention is featured per each double-page spread, including brief historical background, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the device works. "Word Watch" and "Web Watch" sidebars appear on most spreads. Ind. Review covers these Technology Behind titles: Amazing Built Structures, Everyday Appliances, The Internet, Machines of Speed and Flight, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, and Sports and Sporting Equipment.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about each physics subtopic (e.g., "Why Are Bubbles Always Round?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The broad scope of the questions, from whether a singer's voice can shatter glass to how roller coasters work, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind. Review covers these Science Behind titles: Theme Parks, Playgrounds, and Toys and Tricks of Light and Sound.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about food science (e.g., "What Are GM Foods?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The uneven scope of the questions, from whether coffee or tea has more caffeine to how bacteria cause food poisoning, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about plants and animals (e.g., "What Happens When a Food Chain Breaks?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The broad scope of the questions, from what a parasite is to which creatures can survive on the ocean floor, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about each subject (e.g., "Why Are There 12 Months in a Year?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The broad scope of the questions, from what causes tides to why Pompeii wasn't evacuated, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind. Review covers these Science Behind titles: Natural Disasters and Time, Tides, and Revolutions.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about each physics subtopic (e.g., "Why Are Bubbles Always Round?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The broad scope of the questions, from whether a singer's voice can shatter glass to how roller coasters work, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind. Review covers these Science Behind titles: Theme Parks, Playgrounds, and Toys and Tricks of Light and Sound.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Science Behind series. After a brief introduction, Brasch answers thirteen specific questions about each subject (e.g., "Why Are There 12 Months in a Year?") using main text, captioned photos, diagrams, and simple experiments. The broad scope of the questions, from what causes tides to why Pompeii wasn't evacuated, results in some superficiality, but the information is accurate and accessible. Ind. Review covers these Science Behind titles: Natural Disasters and Time, Tides, and Revolutions.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian