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O'Shaughnessy, Tam
4 Reviews
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4-6
The astronaut's girlhood friend and tennis partner (and eventual adult life partner) offers a personal look at the first American woman in space. While the tone is unabashedly adulatory and upbeat, it's illuminating to read an intimate's account of this icon. The selection of photos is copious if uncritical, giving the book a scrapbook look. Timeline. Ind.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
Ride, Sally
& O'Shaughnessy, Tam
Mission Planet Earth: Our World and Its Climate--and How Humans Are Changing Them
(3)
4-6
This book clearly explains global warming and its consequences. Bolstered by diagrams, captioned photos, and graphs, Ride's and O'Shaughnessy's no-nonsense text emphasizes both the science behind climate change and its worldwide impact. Even though the authors focus on the damage human beings have already caused, the call for action in the final chapter is energizing. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot
(2)
4-6
In this uncompromisingly detailed yet age-appropriate survey, the well-worn topic is updated with cutting-edge science and astronomical images. The spectacular images give readers a real sense of each of the solar system bodies; they include images captured by telescope and spacecraft along with informative diagrams and accurate artistic renditions. "Planets at a Glance" chart, space flights list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2004
(1)
4-6
Geological, biological, and historical descriptions of Mars flow together seamlessly, with the missions that helped scientists to determine this information properly positioned within the text. At times densely packed with information, the text remains highly readable and never condescends to its young audience. High-resolution photos and illustrations seem to glow from the glossy black pages. Ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2000
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