(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) K-3 X-Books: Weather series. These somewhat scattershot but browsable volumes combine history and meteorology with maps, statistics, and embellished photographs. Each book contains a countdown of the "Top Five Xtreme" examples of the weather phenomenon (or meteorological tool in Forecasting), with explanations of the science behind them. Cluttered layouts and occasional difficult-to-read spiral and vertical text detract from the information-packed presentations. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these X-Books: Weather titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 By the People series. These six clearly written and attractive primers on American government focus on the history, influential officeholders, political ideology, purpose, and structure of institutions at the federal, state, and local level. Sidebars, illustrations, and charts add color and context to the accurate and overall non-partisan texts. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following By the People titles: The Presidential Cabinet, State and Local Government, The U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Presidency, The U.S. Senate, and The U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Mysteries of the Universe series. These books explore concepts in astronomy through historical accounts of scientists and their contributions to the field, as well as technological advancements that led to major discoveries. The large color illustrations feature past and present scientists as well as images from space. Additional text boxes contain references to film, literature, and applied technologies. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Stars, Galaxies, and Black Holes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins

(4) 4-6 Science of the Skies series. McAuliffe, offering both scientific and historical perspectives, creates a sweeping examination of the effects weather has on our daily lives. Most volumes include examples of extreme--at times deadly--weather patterns; some offer experiments to try at home. Many vivid photographs are included; text printed on top of the images is difficult to read. Bib., glos., ind. Reviews covers these Science of the Skies titles: Clouds, Forecasting, Hurricanes, Snow, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes.

Reviewer: Pearl Higgins