(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These in-depth accounts detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists as well as the research fields (immunology and virology, genetics) to which they made major contributions. The texts are dense, but, notably, the books reveal the inner workings of academic science in the twentieth century, where both intense competition and collaboration aided the quest for knowledge. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Jonas Salk and Barbara McClintock.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These revised editions detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists, as well as the physics and engineering fields to which they made major contributions. The books place science in cultural and political contexts, examining the roles each man played during World War II or the Cold War, and the ethics of their decisions. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Niels Bohr and Wernher von Braun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These revised editions detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists, as well as the physics and engineering fields to which they made major contributions. The books place science in cultural and political contexts, examining the roles each man played during World War II or the Cold War, and the ethics of their decisions. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Niels Bohr and Wernher von Braun.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA American Historic Places series. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, this volume profiles ten early U.S. settlements, from a Pueblo community to a gold rush ghost town, that can currently be visited by tourists. This history lesson/tour book's mixed focus and its often dry tone--while informative--make for a less than engaging presentation. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) YA American Historic Places series. Each of the ten entries in this book focus on a place that is a landmark for a specific fight for social or political justice. Places covered include Wounded Knee, the Jane Addams-Hull House Museum, and Valley Forge. Much of the information is useful, but some of the material is very loosely connected to the subject. The book design and text are quite dry and encyclopedia-like. Black-and-white photos and maps are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.