The Horn Book Guide

Walking on the Moon: The Amazing Apollo 11 Mission

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4076-2 $23.93
New ed. (2004)

(3) 4-6 American Space Missions--Astronauts, Exploration, and Discovery series. From Gemini 4's twenty-three-minute spacewalk in 1965 to the International Space Station's future potential, these revised, redesigned, and re-titled books each focus on a specific mission, its crew, and its accomplishments and costs. Archival photographs and diagrams support the accessible texts, providing a basic overview of the triumphs and tragedies of U.S. space exploration to date. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Space Missions--Astronauts, Exploration, and Discovery titles: Eye on the Universe, Spacewalk, Walking on the Moon, The Coolest Job in the Universe, Danger in Space, and Space Shuttle Disaster.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

Green, Carl R.

Spacewalk: The Astounding Gemini 4 Mission

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4075-5 $23.93
New ed. (2004)

(3) 4-6 American Space Missions--Astronauts, Exploration, and Discovery series. From Gemini 4's twenty-three-minute spacewalk in 1965 to the International Space Station's future potential, these revised, redesigned, and re-titled books each focus on a specific mission, its crew, and its accomplishments and costs. Archival photographs and diagrams support the accessible texts, providing a basic overview of the triumphs and tragedies of U.S. space exploration to date. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Space Missions--Astronauts, Exploration, and Discovery titles: Eye on the Universe, Spacewalk, Walking on the Moon, The Coolest Job in the Universe, Danger in Space, and Space Shuttle Disaster.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Richard King: Courageous Texas Cattleman

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4003-8 $21.26
New ed. (1997)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Bill Pickett: Courageous African-American Cowboy

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4001-4 $21.26
New ed. (1997)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Daniel Boone: Courageous Frontiersman

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4002-1 $21.26
New ed. (1997)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Sam Houston: Courageous Texas Hero

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4009-0 $21.26
New ed. (1996)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Buffalo Bill Cody: Courageous Wild West Showman

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4007-6 $21.26
New ed. (1996)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Calamity Jane: Courageous Wild West Woman

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4010-6 $21.26
New ed. (1996)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Sacagawea: Courageous American Indian Guide

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4006-9 $21.26
New ed. (1997)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Sanford, William R. & Green, Carl R.

Davy Crockett: Courageous Hero of the Alamo

48 pp. | Enslow | August, 2012 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-4005-2 $21.26
New ed. (1996)

(4) 4-6 Courageous Heroes of the American West series. All originally published under different titles, the updated editions of these brief biographies, written in short, easy-to-read sentences, outline the lives of adventurous individuals who helped shape the American West during the nineteenth century. Black-and-white photographs and drawings add some interest to the text-heavy pages; the lurid cover illustrations are unappealing. There are four other fall 2012 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Courageous Heroes of the American West titles: Bill Pickett, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Richard King, Sacagawea, and Sam Houston.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

Green, Carl R. & Sanford, William R.

The Mystery of Fortune-Telling

48 pp. | Enslow | October, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-0-7760-3819-6 $23.93
New ed. (1993)

(4) 4-6 Investigating the Unknown series. With brief nods to science and skepticism, these updated editions (with slightly different titles) investigate paranormal abilities with a largely uncritical eye. Recorded experiences are scattered throughout the chapters to pique readers' interest. Most titles include suggestions for experiments. Archival photographs and reproductions along with stylistically inconsistent cartoons accompany the slim texts, which may appeal to reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigating the Unknown titles: Amazing Out-of-Body Experiences, Astonishing Mind Powers, Discovering Past Lives, The Mysterious Secrets of Dreams, The Mystery of Fortune-Telling, and Sensing the Unknown.