(3) 4-6 Science Comics series. Illustrated by Joe Flood. This topic gets the graphic-novel treatment. Flood's detailed panel illustrations cover a lot of ground, including nineteenth-century dinosaur hunters; nomenclature practice; and various geological, evolutionary, and paleontological discoveries. There's some humor along with a solid presentation of facts, and the clean design helps makes the information accessible; the somewhat advanced content makes the book most appropriate for upper-elementary-age readers. Reading list. Glos.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Illustrated by Jonathan Hill. Reed and Hill explore one teen’s reaction when townspeople call for removal of his favorite fantasy series from the public library. The graphic novel format (incorporating excerpts from the fictional series) keeps the confrontations vivid, emphasizing the universality of Neil's struggle to be heard. Teens may relate to Neil, even though treatment of the censorship debate is simplistic.

Reviewer: Robin Brenner