(3) K-3 Siy's conversational narrative covers the major findings of the two Voyager spacecraft, still going since their launch in 1977. Each chapter features historical information about an outer planet's discovery, along with the data from Voyager 1 and 2 that has confirmed early hypotheses and added to our knowledge. The text includes excellent photos, with many taken from the Voyager missions. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Photographs by Dennis Kunkel. A combination of close-up photography and electron microscopy creates unforgettable, colorful visuals in this informative, almost-affectionate explanation of spider classification, anatomy, behavior, and capabilities. Venom is noted, but the emphasis is on "Friends," from fishing spiders to spitting spiders. Helpful captions are often color-coded, but some body parts are hard to identify. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 4-6 Photomicrographs by Dennis Kunkel. Siy employs a detective theme to lead readers through an investigation of insect facts, with profiles of familiar insect species such as beetles, butterflies, bees, and flies. The insects' "mug shots" are brightly colored photomicrographs at various levels of magnification. The visually stunning use of false color in the photomicrographs highlights important features of the insects. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Siy describes the Mars Exploration Rover program, focusing on the purpose of the mission, the scientists involved, and the advancements in our understandings of the surface of Mars. Front and center are the two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, which continue to function well past their expected expiration dates. The data they collect translates into spectacular photographs, clearly underscoring the mission's scientific value. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) PS Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers. In this one-to-ten counting book, a young boy immerses himself in a fantastical world of action-packed fun. Close-up watercolors playfully depict toys brought to life, frolicking across the earth, air, and water aboard all forms of transportation. Spare verses describe the action, and bold red numerals track the increasing number of vehicles on each spread.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi

(2) K-3 Photographs by Alexandra Siy. Photomicrographs by Dennis Kunkel. Siy and Kunkel illustrate the many reasons for sneezing. The book's first half presents things that make us sneeze; the second half describes the microscopic human body parts responsible for the automatic sneeze reflex. The book is illustrated with black-and-white photographs of children and with photomicrographs. The latter are the stars here, reproduced in vibrant colors on black backgrounds. Websites. Glos.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2007

(4) K-3 Color photographs from the Apollo lunar missions are the primary draw of this brief overview. The adequate text delivers a merely anecdotal history of the early space program, which culminated in the Apollo 11 mission, and also briefly addresses the possibility of future visits to the moon--for scientific reasons, industrial purposes, and even tourism. A time line is included. Bib.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta