(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Monster Handbooks series. In somewhat sensationalized text, each book traces portrayals of the featured creature through history, from ancient belief to modern pop culture. As the titles indicate, both books up the scare-factor by muddying the distinctions of folklore and fact (Zombies to somewhat a lesser extent). Stock photos, historical art, horror movie/TV stills, and cheesy original illustrations accompany the brief chapters. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Monster Handbooks titles: Zombies and Werewolves.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(3) 4-6 Edge Books: Dream Cars series. In the 1960s, muscle cars--with big, ostentatious frames and high horsepower--were popular. Today's supercars are characterized by sleek sports-car designs and even higher horsepower. These specialty cars are introduced in easy-to-read texts and eye-catching color photos. Statistical charts and numerous sidebars support the texts. Vocabulary words printed in bold are defined on most pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Dream Cars titles: Powerful Muscle Cars and Scorching Supercars.

Reviewer: Jack Forman