(3) K-3 Illustrated by Stephen Biesty. From pioneering aircraft to the modern-day space shuttle, this in-depth volume uses labeled diagrams and lift-the-flaps to introduce flight history and explain how eight vehicles work. The British collaborators (Trains) demonstrate the variety and international breadth of manmade flying machines. The wide-trim board-book format provides a sturdy foundation for repeat readings of Graham’s dense text and Biesty's trademark ink and colored-pencil cross-sections.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Stephen Biesty. From the first steam locomotive to new magnetic levitation trains, this in-depth look uses labeled diagrams to introduce railroad history, explain each train's inner workings, and highlight socioeconomic disparities. The board book format with lift-the-flaps initially signals a younger audience, but dense text and Biesty's trademark cross-sectional illustrations in ink and colored pencil add complexity, acknowledging the diverse age range of train lovers.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Iconic Designs series. Graham highlights major architects worldwide and their groundbreaking designs since 1900, including the Flatiron Building, Fallingwater, and Burj Khalifa. A final chapter deals with "the future" and "green buildings." Organizational issues aside--"Architect in Focus" and "From Concept to Icon" sections are randomly curated and placed--many photos and diagrams complement the workmanlike narrative. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Space series. Factual statements about the solar system and outlying bodies in the universe are accompanied by diagrams and high-quality images of planets, stars, moons, and spacecraft. The series' coverage is uneven. For example, each planet receives just two pages in a book, while the moon and sun are treated more in-depth in full volumes. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Space titles: Asteroids and Comets, Galaxies and Stars, Our Moon, Our Sun, Planets Far From Earth, and Planets Near Earth.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA New Technology series. This up-to-date series examines how technology drives, changes, and otherwise influences the title subject areas, from exponentially increasing the accuracy and speed of forensics to enhancing sports statistics and protecting athletes. The texts are readable (at a fairly high level), with photos, charts, and drawings clarifying and extending them. Sidebars enhance the volumes and offer important ethical pros and cons. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these New Technologies titles: Forensic Technology, Robot Technology, Gaming Technology, and Sports Technology.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA New Technology series. This up-to-date series examines how technology drives, changes, and otherwise influences the title subject areas, from exponentially increasing the accuracy and speed of forensics to enhancing sports statistics and protecting athletes. The texts are readable (at a fairly high level), with photos, charts, and drawings clarifying and extending them. Sidebars enhance the volumes and offer important ethical pros and cons. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these New Technologies titles: Forensic Technology, Robot Technology, Gaming Technology, and Sports Technology.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. Both books present basic information about these natural disasters, including explanations of plate tectonics, the categories and causes of each, and historical examples of prominent events. Stock color photographs and diagrams help to illustrate the concepts. Additional information about current scientific research projects and the scientists leading them can be found in the numerous sidebars. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 QEB Fast! series. Double-page spreads, each with a "Factfile" text box summarizing important statistics, touch on super-fast boats, planes, trains, and cars. Large black-and-white and color photos will grab the attention of young speed demons. However, the narrative descriptions are brief and spotty, and there are no transitions between chapters. Ideas to help parents and teachers interest children in exploring further are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these QEB Fast! titles: Bullet Trains, Jet Planes, Speedboats, and Supercars.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 QEB Fast! series. Double-page spreads, each with a "Factfile" text box summarizing important statistics, touch on super-fast boats, planes, trains, and cars. Large black-and-white and color photos will grab the attention of young speed demons. However, the narrative descriptions are brief and spotty, and there are no transitions between chapters. Ideas to help parents and teachers interest children in exploring further are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these QEB Fast! titles: Bullet Trains, Jet Planes, Speedboats, and Supercars.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 QEB Fast! series. Double-page spreads, each with a "Factfile" text box summarizing important statistics, touch on super-fast boats, planes, trains, and cars. Large black-and-white and color photos will grab the attention of young speed demons. However, the narrative descriptions are brief and spotty, and there are no transitions between chapters. Ideas to help parents and teachers interest children in exploring further are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these QEB Fast! titles: Bullet Trains, Jet Planes, Speedboats, and Supercars.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 QEB Fast! series. Double-page spreads, each with a "Factfile" text box summarizing important statistics, touch on super-fast boats, planes, trains, and cars. Large black-and-white and color photos will grab the attention of young speed demons. However, the narrative descriptions are brief and spotty, and there are no transitions between chapters. Ideas to help parents and teachers interest children in exploring further are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these QEB Fast! titles: Bullet Trains, Jet Planes, Speedboats, and Supercars.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Science Library series. This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts and details of chemistry (e.g., periodic table) and physics (matter and energy); speculative hypotheses such as space-time travel are also briefly explored. Each busy double-page spread includes tidbits of information complemented by many illustrations and cross references; the organization of this British import (metric measurements intact) could be less complicated. Websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) 4-6 Designed for Success series. Each revised and updated book discusses a specific type of vehicle, focusing on design features that may help it, for example, go faster or better withstand enemy attack. The design is busy, with text boxes surrounded by average-quality photographs, captions, and diagrams highlighting mechanics or specialty parts and materials. The high-octane content and exciting photos may attract reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Designed for Success titles: Attack Fighters, Military Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Superbikes, and Superboats.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Designed for Success series. Each revised and updated book discusses a specific type of vehicle, focusing on design features that may help it, for example, go faster or better withstand enemy attack. The design is busy, with text boxes surrounded by average-quality photographs, captions, and diagrams highlighting mechanics or specialty parts and materials. The high-octane content and exciting photos may attract reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Designed for Success titles: Attack Fighters, Military Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Superbikes, and Superboats.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Designed for Success series. Each revised and updated book discusses a specific type of vehicle, focusing on design features that may help it, for example, go faster or better withstand enemy attack. The design is busy, with text boxes surrounded by average-quality photographs, captions, and diagrams highlighting mechanics or specialty parts and materials. The high-octane content and exciting photos may attract reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Designed for Success titles: Attack Fighters, Military Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Superbikes, and Superboats.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey