(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Haefele. Nine sections with such titles as "Meet the Magnet" contain definitions, explanations, and easy experiments related to magnetic, electrical, and gravitational fields. Cartoon drawings of the author and her sidekick-creature Igor enliven the material, sometimes frenetically; but the busy mix generally works well, even including historical bits among instructions for removing iron from cereal and making one's tongue into a magnet.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Haefele. Though the interaction between the narrator and her sidekick-creature Igor is corny at times, it effectively introduces basic principles of spinning and balance. Bright, generously sized cartoons clearly illustrate the simple experiments that demonstrate these points; materials required are quite basic, such as buttons, dental floss, and glue. A lighthearted tone in both prose and speech balloons permeates the text.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Haefele. Portrayed in Mad Magazine-style caricatures, the narrator V.C. and her sidekick Igor, a smart-mouth robot, lead readers through seven or eight experiments and offer explanations for the principles behind them. The consistently simple experiments are manageable, and the lighthearted tone supports accurate information. Though the illustrations are busy and somewhat garish, they convey facts and instructions effectively.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Haefele. REVIEW MISSING

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian