(3) 4-6 Invention & Impact series. With resources from the Smithsonian's immense collection, this well-made, visually appealing book draws out compelling narratives from the vast, sprawling history of transportation, from sandals to self-driving cars. Each chapter addresses a different mode, coded via page colors and border art and illustrated with a range of historic images and photographed examples. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(2) 4-6 Invention Impact series. Newquist's creative tour of the history of medical treatments focuses on technological and medical inventions across the centuries. Each chapter ends with the latest innovations in treatment, allowing readers to appreciate not just the sophistication of today's devices but also the centuries of medical know-how behind their designs. Numerous photographs and historical illustrations provide fascinating detail and context. Websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016