(4) 4-6 Solve That Crime! series. These volumes provide brief but informative introductions to the subjects of crime and forensic science. Some of the books offer specific information on the forensic process while others focus on the broad context of the topics. Colorful graphics and sidebars are intended to grab the interest of young readers but also clutter the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Solve That Crime! titles: At the Crime Scene!, Crimebusting!, Crime Under the Microscope!, Virtual Crime!, Bones Speak!, and Counterfeit!

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Solve That Crime! series. These volumes provide brief but informative introductions to the subjects of crime and forensic science. Some of the books offer specific information on the forensic process while others focus on the broad context of the topics. Colorful graphics and sidebars are intended to grab the interest of young readers but also clutter the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Solve That Crime! titles: At the Crime Scene!, Crimebusting!, Crime Under the Microscope!, Virtual Crime!, Bones Speak!, and Counterfeit!

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Solve That Crime! series. These volumes provide brief but informative introductions to the subjects of crime and forensic science. Some of the books offer specific information on the forensic process while others focus on the broad context of the topics. Colorful graphics and sidebars are intended to grab the interest of young readers but also clutter the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Solve That Crime! titles: At the Crime Scene!, Crimebusting!, Crime Under the Microscope!, Virtual Crime!, Bones Speak!, and Counterfeit!

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Do It Yourself series. This book, aided by photos and digital illustrations, discusses wildlife, including classifying animals, prey and predators, habitats, and food chains. Some of the activities, such as observing pond water and sifting through soil for invertebrates, probably won't offer the same excitement promised on the cover (photographing a polar bear), but generally the book contains useful information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Do It Yourself series. This book offers basic information on how to stay healthy, covering the physiology of exercising and the importance of good nutrition and sufficient sleep. Young readers may not, however, show much enthusiasm for some of the accompanying activities, such as a step-by-step deep breathing exercise and a stair-stepping routine. Photos and digital art illustrate the accessible text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) YA Physical Science in Depth series. Each volume broadly covers a physical science topic, presenting factual information through textbooklike writing. The content is comprehensive in scope but rarely goes beyond a cursory treatment of facts. All volumes include asides about scientific practice (modern and historical) and unusual facts. Captioned photographs and diagrams illustrate the pages, which are decorated with colorful borders. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Physical Science in Depth titles: Heating and Cooling, Forces and Motion, Electricity and Electrical Circuits, Energy, Sound, Light, and Magnets and Electromagnetism.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Chain Reactions series. These guides introduce the history and science of technological breakthroughs from early discoveries to the present day. The connection between microscopes and stem cell research is tenuous, but the pathway to antibiotics and the association between good anesthetic and transplants are made clear. Color photos and too-busy sidebars illustrate the volumes. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Chain Reactions titles: From Cowpox to Antibiotics, From Laughing Gas to Face Transplants, and From Microscopes to Stem Cell Research.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Using Materials series. The short, clear sentences in this book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the properties and uses of water, such as its role in transportation. Well-chosen captioned photos illustrate the text, which is reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why water could not be substituted for gas in cars. The uncluttered format enhances accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) K-3 Using Materials series. The short, clear sentences found in each book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the uses and properties of their subjects, such as silk's being soft and warm but not waterproof. Well-chosen captioned photos illustrate the texts, which are reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why paper would make a bad chair. The uncluttered formats enhance accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Using Materials titles: How We Use Silk, How We Use Metal, How We Use Paper, and How We Use Rubber.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) K-3 Using Materials series. The short, clear sentences found in this book's thirteen subdivisions supply basic information about the properties and uses of soil, such as its role in anchoring and supplying nutrients to plants. Well-chosen captioned color photos illustrate the text, which is reinforced by relevant sidebars, as on why earthworms are good for soil. The uncluttered format enhances accessibility for young readers. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Body Focus series. Twenty-one double-page spreads introduce human organs/systems and functions. Each spread includes several full-color diagrams, photomicrographs, photos, and clear, accurate information boxes. Each book ends with a "What Can Go Wrong...?" section that features a chart summarizng various disorders and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment. Further reading. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Ears, Eyes, The Immune System, Muscles, Brain, and Spinal Cord and Nerves.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Body Focus series. Twenty-one double-page spreads introduce human organs/systems and functions. Each spread includes several full-color diagrams, photomicrographs, photos, and clear, accurate information boxes. Each book ends with a "What Can Go Wrong...?" section that features a chart summarizng various disorders and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment. Further reading. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Ears, Eyes, The Immune System, Muscles, Brain, and Spinal Cord and Nerves.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Body Focus series. Twenty-one double-page spreads introduce human organs/systems and functions. Each spread includes several full-color diagrams, photomicrographs, photos, and clear, accurate information boxes. Each book ends with a "What Can Go Wrong...?" section that features a chart summarizng various disorders and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment. Further reading. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Ears, Eyes, The Immune System, Muscles, Brain, and Spinal Cord and Nerves.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Body Focus series. Twenty-one double-page spreads introduce human organs/systems and functions. Each spread includes several full-color diagrams, photomicrographs, photos, and clear, accurate information boxes. Each book ends with a "What Can Go Wrong...?" section that features a chart summarizng various disorders and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment. Further reading. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Ears, Eyes, The Immune System, Muscles, Brain, and Spinal Cord and Nerves.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Body Focus series. Twenty double-page spreads introduce human organs and functions for each book in this series. The full-color diagrams, micrographs, and photos are clear and accurate but, disappointingly, show mostly adults. Minor production errors mar almost every volume. Each ends with a "What Can Go Wrong with My...?" section featuring a chart summarizing ailments, causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Bones, The Digestive System, Heart and Blood, Lungs, Hormones, and The Reproductive System.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Body Focus series. Twenty double-page spreads introduce human organs and functions for each book in this series. The full-color diagrams, micrographs, and photos are clear and accurate but, disappointingly, show mostly adults. Minor production errors mar almost every volume. Each ends with a "What Can Go Wrong with My...?" section featuring a chart summarizing ailments, causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Bones, The Digestive System, Heart and Blood, Lungs, Hormones, and The Reproductive System.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Body Focus series. Twenty double-page spreads introduce human organs and functions for each book in this series. The full-color diagrams, micrographs, and photos are clear and accurate but, disappointingly, show mostly adults. Minor production errors mar almost every volume. Each ends with a "What Can Go Wrong with My...?" section featuring a chart summarizing ailments, causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Bones, The Digestive System, Heart and Blood, Lungs, Hormones, and The Reproductive System.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Body Focus series. Twenty double-page spreads introduce human organs and functions for each book in this series. The full-color diagrams, micrographs, and photos are clear and accurate but, disappointingly, show mostly adults. Minor production errors mar almost every volume. Each ends with a "What Can Go Wrong with My...?" section featuring a chart summarizing ailments, causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Body Focus titles: Bones, The Digestive System, Heart and Blood, Lungs, Hormones, and The Reproductive System.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 How Your Body Works series. Full-color photos and drawings and large print introduce the human body to the youngest readers. Simple sentences and vocabulary explain basic anatomy and the functions of the major organs. Each volume contains two activities introducing scientific observation and measurement. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 How Your Body Works series. Full-color photos and drawings and large print introduce the human body to the youngest readers. Simple sentences and vocabulary explain basic anatomy and the functions of the major organs. Each volume contains two activities introducing scientific observation and measurement. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.