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Seiple, Samantha
5 Reviews
(3)
YA
Seiple recounts Teddy Roosevelt's post-presidency expedition of an uncharted river in Brazil. Embarking into unknown territory in dugout canoes, the party encountered "hostile" and "primitive" natives, insects, hunger, turbulent rapids, and more; even Roosevelt himself only narrowly escaped death from an infected leg and malaria. The page-turning adventure narrative is accompanied by journal excerpts and archival photographs. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(3)
4-6
Using an attempted assassination plot of Lincoln as a hook, Seiple traces the history of the storied Pinkerton Detective Agency. Pinkerton, a principled and methodic leader, emerges as an inventive and believable human. Archival reproductions and photographs, often formal portraits of individuals typical of the period, complete the book. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
(3)
4-6
Seiple chronicles the adventures of Richard Byrd and his feisty fox terrier Igloo on their historic aviation expeditions to the North and South Poles. Igloo's personality is brought to life, but the lovable dog still remains an animal, delighting the reader with his loyalty and rambunctious antics. The narrative is readable and satisfying, supplemented with archival photographs. Ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Attempting to create a diversion from their 1942 attack on Midway, the Japanese forces invaded the Aleutian Islands, occupying two islands and taking prisoners back to Japan. The facts of the story are undeniably gripping, and Seiple retells individual incidents with immediacy, but the structure of the narrative is disjointed and hard to follow. Extensive source notes are appended. Ind.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
Seiple, Samantha
& Seiple, Todd
Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn: Unlocking the Secrets of Biotechnology
(4)
YA
Discovery! series.
This wordy volume provides background information on cell biology and genetics before discussing examples of bioengineering, including experiments to learn what can be created. While quotes from people opposed to biotechnology are found throughout the book, the focus is more on science than on ethics. Photographs and diagrams help explain scientific concepts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
5 reviews
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