(4) 4-6 Illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock. Hunt introduces the problem-solving "steps" of engineering, then examines how they're executed in nine case studies from various engineering disciplines. The examples, which include landing a spacecraft, 3D printing, micro-computing, and sewage management, are each accompanied by small icons for the various design processes. Cartoony illustrations in a schematic layout add interest but not technical detail. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock. Price distributes her subterranean material into nine extremely varied sections, including earth's layers, underground-dwelling animals, tombs through history, and the Tokyo underground. Each subtopic occupies a double-page spread, with short paragraphs, informative captions, and the occasional humorous aside. Colorful illustrations, from documentary photos to detailed cartoon cross-sections, draw the reader into this world of naked mole rats and buried treasure. Ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Not-for-Parents series. Illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock. Levy gives advice on how to handle the challenges (thirst, bears, avalanches, etc.) of various habitats, from jungles and deserts to oceans and the skies. Readers learn how to use their own smarts and the riches each environment offers to live in them. Though loosely organized, the text is substantial and instructive; the narrative and Hancock's drawings are both infused with humor. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman