(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Claire Goble. Critical, honest questions guide readers through an introduction to general art theory and criticism. The text, with periodic bolded words highlighting key concepts, answers some burning queries and also promotes further inquiry. Spreads feature multiple and varied captioned images, but linear layouts make the information easy to follow. Occasionally, questions encourage skipping to different sections for answers, providing opportunities for browsing. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science series. These books cover the topical science issues of climate change and pollution. Each includes contemporary scientific findings, the more stable science underlying the issues, and the social contexts. The color photographs throughout are mainly stock images. Sidebars profile scientists in action or delve deeper into the research methods and studies producing this information. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science titles: Global Warming and Global Pollution.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Dance series. Covering a wide range of topics, from history and cultural significance to steps, music, and costumes, this series is a useful resource for dance enthusiasts. Dynamic photographs illustrate some of the performances discussed. The parts organized chronologically read smoothly; others are more tedious and difficult to follow. With their many sidebars and design elements, the pages are busy. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dance title:Ballet, Hip-Hop and Urban Dance, Tap and Jazz, Latin and Ballroom, African and Asian, Country and Folk, and [cf]Modern Dance.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) 4-6 Art in History series. These revised books describe traditional art forms of the time period or location (e.g., pyramids and relief art for ancient Egypt, bookmaking and frescoes for the Middle Ages) while also providing cultural context. The artifacts, sculptures, paintings, buildings, and other art pictured, with brief but complete captions, are more engaging than the text. Related activities are included. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art in History titles: Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Greek Art, Ancient Roman Art, Prehistoric Art, Art of the Middle Ages, Native American Art, and Ancient Chinese Art.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Art in History series. These revised books describe traditional art forms of the time period or location (e.g., pyramids and relief art for ancient Egypt, bookmaking and frescoes for the Middle Ages) while also providing cultural context. The artifacts, sculptures, paintings, buildings, and other art pictured, with brief but complete captions, are more engaging than the text. Related activities are included. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art in History titles: Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Greek Art, Ancient Roman Art, Prehistoric Art, Art of the Middle Ages, Native American Art, and Ancient Chinese Art.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Art in History series. These revised books describe traditional art forms of the time period or location (e.g., pyramids and relief art for ancient Egypt, bookmaking and frescoes for the Middle Ages) while also providing cultural context. The artifacts, sculptures, paintings, buildings, and other art pictured, with brief but complete captions, are more engaging than the text. Related activities are included. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art in History titles: Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Greek Art, Ancient Roman Art, Prehistoric Art, Art of the Middle Ages, Native American Art, and Ancient Chinese Art.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Art in History series. These revised books describe traditional art forms of the time period or location (e.g., pyramids and relief art for ancient Egypt, bookmaking and frescoes for the Middle Ages) while also providing cultural context. The artifacts, sculptures, paintings, buildings, and other art pictured, with brief but complete captions, are more engaging than the text. Related activities are included. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Art in History titles: Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Greek Art, Ancient Roman Art, Prehistoric Art, Art of the Middle Ages, Native American Art, and Ancient Chinese Art.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith