(3) K-3 Illustrated by Blanche Sims. This revised edition of The World's Best Street and Yard Games contains the instructions for just over half of the games in the original, but it has more and stronger illustrations. Sims draws energetic children running off the page as they play games such as "Kick the Can." The instructions are clear and contain diagrams when necessary. While the book does not replace the original, it is a solid addition to homes and libraries.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA The experiments, models, and demonstrations in this collection reflect a variety of typical science fair projects. Thorough instructions and helpful black-and-white line drawings lead advanced science students through complex setups and procedures to predictable results. While a few of the projects can be done using household materials, the majority require trips to a science or hardware store. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford