(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jana Christy. Seven concentrates on Sinatra's formative years in Hoboken--where Frankie's mother, who supported his early passion for singing, lined up gigs for him around town--and concludes with Sinatra's radio and film successes. A well-paced narrative and energetic illustrations with warm color washes convey Sinatra's unique appeal: "Frankie's voice was like a reassuring pat on the back." An author's note includes song suggestions. Bib.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(4) 4-6 Time-Tripping Faradays series. In their third and fourth adventures, Dawk and Hype continue to travel back in time from the twenty-fifth century to help their parents with scientific research. Terror delves into the world of sixteenth-century Japan, while Outlaw explores the origins of the Robin Hood legend in 1258 England. Despite flat characters, historical facts, such as the medieval Japanese people's belief in tengu (demons), are enlightening. Review covers these Time-Tripping Faradays titles: The Outlaw of Sherwood Forest and The Terror of the Tengu.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Time-Tripping Faradays series. In their third and fourth adventures, Dawk and Hype continue to travel back in time from the twenty-fifth century to help their parents with scientific research. Terror delves into the world of sixteenth-century Japan, while Outlaw explores the origins of the Robin Hood legend in 1258 England. Despite flat characters, historical facts, such as the medieval Japanese people's belief in tengu (demons), are enlightening. Review covers these Time-Tripping Faradays titles: The Outlaw of Sherwood Forest and The Terror of the Tengu.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) PS Illustrated by Jana Christy. A boy and girl live out a year and engage in stereotypical seasonal activities. Simple statements and cheerful warm-toned pictures sum up each month: "time for tricks and treats," "time for the beach," and the like. The book's subtle message--though the weather changes, their friendship does not--is sweet; there's no story here, but it works as a concept book.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) 4-6 Time-Tripping Faradays series. Dawk and Hype are lucky: they get to travel back in time from the twenty-fifth century because their parents are research scientists. Alchemist explores the world of alchemy in seventeenth-century Prague; Dragon brings the siblings together with dragon-obsessed naturalist Pliny the Elder in Ancient Rome. Undeveloped protagonists aside, plenty of historical facts complement the action in these adventures. Review covers these Time-Tripping Faradays titles: The Alchemist War and The Dragon of Rome[c1].