(4) 4-6 Searchlight Books: What's Cool About Science? series. These slight volumes describe breakthrough medical technologies and procedures, including the preservation of living tissue via cooling and freezing; innovations in the replacement of limbs and organs; and developments such as virtual doctors and health trackers. The coverage is cursory, but it's interesting and well organized. Captioned photographs and sidebars are well integrated into the main text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Searchlight Books: What's Cool About Science? titles: Discover Cryobiology, Discover Bionics, and Discover Cutting-Edge Medicine.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(2) YA In Griffin's post-apocalyptic Black Water City, Nell feels pressured to complete her "contribution," a project to advance the city's progress. She finally has an idea: creating a mechanical boy to be an ambassador for the reintroduction of computer technology. Part Pinocchio, part Frankenstein's monster, Nell's construction allows the story authentic depths of horror and moral disquiet. The unusual, lush prose provides thorough world-building.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016

(4) YA Issues in Focus series. This basic introduction discusses the history of organ transplantation and the medical procedures involved (emphasizing preoperative screening and postoperative rejection more than the surgery itself); it also addresses the social, legal, and ethical implications of the issue. Stories of real-life organ recipients are included in the clearly written volume. The accompanying black-and-white photos are dull. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Unlocking the Secrets of Science series. Although these books lack documentation for quotations, they reliably relate the contributions of their subjects to science and technology. The authors begin with a pivotal anecdote, then follow a chronological path through the men's lives and contextualize their discoveries and inventions. Black-and-white photos supplement the texts. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA The densely written yet accessible volume presents a historical overview of replacing missing or damaged body parts and organs--from early prosthetics to modern-day transplants. The book examines the science behind these developments, society's growing acceptance of the disabled, and possible future advances in genetics. Appropriately chosen black-and-white reproductions and photographs are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta