(4) 4-6 Point of Impact series. Double-page spreads trace the discovery and development of penicillin as an antibiotic. In a focused presentation, the encyclopedia-quality prose introduces notable scientists such as Alexander Fleming, explains the impact of antibiotics on modern society, and describes the effort to create medications to fight increasingly drug-resistant bacteria. Photos and reproductions are included in this updated edition. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Life and Work Of series. In these marginally revised editions, two-page chapters cover each artist's life and art. The left-hand pages give brief biographical facts, with illustrations of the artists at work and their families, travels, and sources of inspiration. The right-hand pages feature reproductions of the artist's work with comments about style, subjects, or materials. There are five other spring 2006 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Life and Work of titles: Claude Monet, Henry Moore, Paul Klee, Mary Cassatt, and Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Ideas of the Modern World series. In explaining the concept of nationalism, this volume employs wide-ranging examples--from sixth-century Scotland to current East Timor, from imperialism to communism--leaving the focus broad and somewhat jumbled. Numerous sidebars, captioned photos, and reproduced art interrupt the flow of the text but make the book accessible to browsers. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 People in the Past series. Everyday life in ancient Greece is the focus of the books in this series, and the volumes are illustrated with photos of pottery, sculpture, and architecture depicting each theme. Although they discuss archaeological evidence, the authors acknowledge, particularly in the volumes on women and children, that many of the details are based on speculation rather than fact. Each volume contains a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these People in the Past titles: Ancient Greek Homes, Ancient Greek Jobs, Ancient Greek War and Weapons, Ancient Greek Women, and Ancient Greek Children.]

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) 4-6 People in the Past series. These slim volumes squeeze their topics into twenty amply illustrated two-page chapters. The writing is uneven, but there are interesting anecdotes and sidebars. Report writers may find these books useful for quick overviews. There are five other fall 2002 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these People in the Past titles: Ancient Egyptian Jobs, Ancient Egyptian Children, Ancient Roman Homes, Ancient Roman War and Weapons, and Ancient Roman Women.]

Reviewer: Pamela McCuen

(3) K-3 Life and Work Of series. Thirteen two-page chapters in each book cover aspects of each artist's life and art. The left-hand pages give brief biographical facts in chronological order, with photos or drawings of the artist at work, his family, home, travels, and sources of inspiration. The right-hand pages have clear reproductions of the artist's work with comments about his style, subjects, or materials. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Life and Work Of series. Thirteen two-page chapters in each book cover aspects of each artist's life and art. The left-hand pages give brief biographical facts in chronological order, with photos or drawings of the artist at work, his family, home, travels, and sources of inspiration. The right-hand pages have clear reproductions of the artist's work with comments about his style, subjects, or materials. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Point of Impact series. Double-page spreads trace the discovery and development of penicillin as an antibiotic. In a focused presentation, the encyclopedia-quality prose introduces notable scientists such as Alexander Fleming, explains the impact of antibiotics on modern society, and describes the effort to create medications to fight increasingly drug-resistant bacteria. Photos, reproductions, and a time line are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta