(3) 4-6 Countdown to Space series. This book offers up-to-date and accessible descriptions of comets and asteroids, as well as better than average evaluations of the chances and consequences of such an object's striking Earth. The accompanying illustrations, photographs, and diagrams are well chosen and captioned. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Material World series. The books in this series form a superior concatenation of science (mostly chemistry), history, archaeology, and engineering, mortared together with bits of economics and art history. Explanations are clear, illustrations and reproductions well chosen. These books are useful above the suggested grade levels. Futher reading, map, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Material World titles: Ceramics, Dyes, Glass, Gold, and Iron and Steel.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Material World series. The books in this series form a superior concatenation of science (mostly chemistry), history, archaeology, and engineering, mortared together with bits of economics and art history. Explanations are clear, illustrations and reproductions well chosen. These books are useful above the suggested grade levels. Futher reading, map, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Material World titles: Ceramics, Dyes, Glass, Gold, and Iron and Steel.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Material World series. The books in this series form a superior concatenation of science (mostly chemistry), history, archaeology, and engineering, mortared together with bits of economics and art history. Explanations are clear, illustrations and reproductions well chosen. These books are useful above the suggested grade levels. Futher reading, map, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Material World titles: Ceramics, Dyes, Glass, Gold, and Iron and Steel.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Material World series. The books in this series form a superior concatenation of science (mostly chemistry), history, archaeology, and engineering, mortared together with bits of economics and art history. Explanations are clear, illustrations and reproductions well chosen. These books are useful above the suggested grade levels. Futher reading, map, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Material World titles: Ceramics, Dyes, Glass, Gold, and Iron and Steel.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Material World series. The books in this series form a superior concatenation of science (mostly chemistry), history, archaeology, and engineering, mortared together with bits of economics and art history. Explanations are clear, illustrations and reproductions well chosen. These books are useful above the suggested grade levels. Futher reading, map, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Material World titles: Ceramics, Dyes, Glass, Gold, and Iron and Steel.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) YA Worlds Beyond series. In Earth and the Moon, Miller covers the history, physical composition, and atmosphere of these bodies, as well as the development of life on Earth. Uranus and Neptune concentrates on what astronomers believe to be the appearance and composition of these planets and the reasons behind these beliefs. The striking illustrations, diagrams, and photos are well chosen. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Worlds Beyond titles: Earth and the Moon and Uranus and Neptune.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) YA Worlds Beyond series. In Earth and the Moon, Miller covers the history, physical composition, and atmosphere of these bodies, as well as the development of life on Earth. Uranus and Neptune concentrates on what astronomers believe to be the appearance and composition of these planets and the reasons behind these beliefs. The striking illustrations, diagrams, and photos are well chosen. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Worlds Beyond titles: Earth and the Moon and Uranus and Neptune.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Science Concepts series. This is a good discussion of some of the factors controlling global warming. The authors describe, in considerable detail, various biological and geological cycles that are known to affect our climate and make clear some of the difficulties in considering these quantitatively. Well-placed and -captioned photographs and diagrams, as well as informative sidebars, enhance the volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Science Concepts series. In this well-designed volume, the authors summarize astronomers' present understanding of the structure of the universe and Earth's place in it. Included in the discussion are details about the observations and the reasoning that led to this current picture. Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, are effectively captioned. Sidebars contribute additional information. Reading list, "Space Age" timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System series. Hantula has impressively revised and updated the books in this series--originally published between 1988 and 1990. Each volume covers origins, characteristics, atmosphere, and scientific research findings. An accessible text is accompanied by well-chosen color photos and clear diagrams. Lists of suggested reading, "places to visit," and Internet sources are appended. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe titles: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Pluto and Charon and The Sun.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Countdown to Space series. The books in this series provide history of what's known about these planets including near-current interpretations of spacecraft data. Physical characteristics (size, orbit, composition, satellite systems) are well covered. Color photographs and diagrams accompany the text. Lists of Internet sites and suggested reading are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countdown to Space titles: Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, and Uranus.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Countdown to Space series. Using information provided by recent (and less recent) space expeditions, this is a good, current description of the planet. Photographs and diagrams are carefully chosen and clearly captioned. Physical phenomena such as temperature and changes in ice caps are well covered. A list of related websites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Countdown to Space series. The books in this series provide history of what's known about these planets including near-current interpretations of spacecraft data. Physical characteristics (size, orbit, composition, satellite systems) are well covered. Color photographs and diagrams accompany the text. Lists of Internet sites and suggested reading are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countdown to Space titles: Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, and Uranus.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs

(3) 4-6 Countdown to Space series. The books in this series provide history of what's known about these planets including near-current interpretations of spacecraft data. Physical characteristics (size, orbit, composition, satellite systems) are well covered. Color photographs and diagrams accompany the text. Lists of Internet sites and suggested reading are appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countdown to Space titles: Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, and Uranus.]

Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs