(3) 4-6 Communicating series. A chronology of ancient Egyptian writing, developed through hieroglyphic, hieratic, and demotic script phases, explains how the Rosetta Stone was translated and used to elucidate details of Egyptian culture. Symbolic pictorial elements treated as decipherable codes makes the science of paleography accessible to report writers. Clear photos of artifacts appear on every page. Addresses, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Communicating series. Each of these books describes encoded signaling systems in a similar format: an introduction defines the manner of sending/receiving messages (electricity, sound waves), and historical background describes code development and wartime applications. Tools, modern uses, and careers are covered, as well as modern computer encryption and medical technologies. Captioned photos accompany the readable text. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Communicating titles: Ciphers and Codes, Morse Code, and Sonar.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Communicating series. Photos of young people signing show that facial expression and hand gestures are both essential components of sign language, the language of the deaf and those communicating with them. A range of basic signs are depicted, including those for feelings, colors, relatives, numbers, and days of the week. The readable text concludes with a discussion of how signing differs around the world. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Communicating series. Each of these books describes encoded signaling systems in a similar format: an introduction defines the manner of sending/receiving messages (electricity, sound waves), and historical background describes code development and wartime applications. Tools, modern uses, and careers are covered, as well as modern computer encryption and medical technologies. Captioned photos accompany the readable text. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Communicating titles: Ciphers and Codes, Morse Code, and Sonar.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Communicating series. Each of these books describes encoded signaling systems in a similar format: an introduction defines the manner of sending/receiving messages (electricity, sound waves), and historical background describes code development and wartime applications. Tools, modern uses, and careers are covered, as well as modern computer encryption and medical technologies. Captioned photos accompany the readable text. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Communicating titles: Ciphers and Codes, Morse Code, and Sonar.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Communicating series. Hands, faces, even feet are part of the complex system through which we communicate with each other. The essentials of kinesics, or nonverbal language study, are presented in this book about the range of emotional expression in eyes and eyebrows, open and closed postures, and hand gestures. Cultural differences are explored. Photos and sidebars supplement the readable text. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo