(4) YA Everything Has a History series. This dense introduction to biographical research covers use of genealogical and public records, archival sleuthing, and DNA information. The pages are packed with photos, document reproductions, and text boxes of related information. It all supports the text but makes the presentation somewhat hard to follow and may put off some readers. Back matter includes an "Example of a Pedigree Chart." Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Find Your Way with Words series. Illuminating examples of correct and incorrect syntax, punctuation, and spelling and bright, if often unenlightening, stock photos break up nuanced but dense overviews of grammatical rules. More thorough introduction to rules and resources than all-inclusive guide, each book emphasizes the communicative value of grammatical writing and the ways writing style can vary in different settings. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Find Your Way with Words titles: Making Better Sentences and Punctuating and Spelling.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Find Your Way with Words series. Illuminating examples of correct and incorrect syntax, punctuation, and spelling and bright, if often unenlightening, stock photos break up nuanced but dense overviews of grammatical rules. More thorough introduction to rules and resources than all-inclusive guide, each book emphasizes the communicative value of grammatical writing and the ways writing style can vary in different settings. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Find Your Way with Words titles: Making Better Sentences and Punctuating and Spelling.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) 4-6 Medicine Through the Ages series. From the mid-eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century, rapid changes in living conditions, technology, and scientific thought led to vast advances in Western medical knowledge and treatment. In this book the accessible main text provides an overview; frequent sidebars add details about individuals and related topics. Archival illustrations and photos provide a sense of the era. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Medicine Through the Ages series. From the mid-eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century, rapid changes in living conditions, technology, and science led to advances in Western medical knowledge and treatment. In this leveled-text edition for reluctant upper-elementary-age readers, the choppy text provides an overview; frequent sidebars add details about individuals and issues. Archival illustrations and photos provide a sense of the era. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Environment Challenge series. In this leveled-text edition, Vickers provides a global perspective on public health, first discussing important habits readers should have (exercise, good eating, and not smoking), then moving to discussions of the transmission and prevention of disease, as well as the effects of war, poverty, and women's education on health in developing nations. Color photographs and diagrams are included. Reading/movie list, websites.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Environment Challenge series. Vickers provides a global perspective on public health, first discussing important habits readers should have (exercise, good eating, and not smoking), then moving to discussions of the transmission and prevention of disease, as well as the effects of war, poverty, and women's education on health in developing nations. Color photographs and diagrams are included. Reading/movie list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford