(4) K-3 Science at Work series. With one to three brief sentences per page, these leveled readers serve as adequate, albeit simplistic, introductions to mass, temperature, and other physical science topics. Photographs show everyday objects that illustrate the concepts--though some photos may need explanation--as well as obviously posed children of various ethnicities engaging in activities or pondering the information. Glos. Review covers the following Science at Work titles: Electricity at Work, Magnetism at Work, Elements at Work, Light at Work, Mass at Work, and Temperature at Work.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(4) YA Mysteries of the Universe series. Intermediate to advanced level explanations of physics concepts are described in chronological formats that roughly follow historical advancements scientists contributed to their fields. The numerous full-page illustrations are mainly decorative; diagrams would have been helpful with more complicated content. Text boxes consider science in films, literature, and technological applications. The tiny type is frustrating. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mysteries of the Universe titles: Energy, Gravity, Light, Mass & Matter, and Space & Time.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Math for Fun series. Illustrated by Tony Kenyon. These books offer step-by-step instructions for hands-on activities, which vary in difficulty and are most suitable for upper-elementary students. Sizes contains a few misleading illustrations and suggests using old burned matches to simulate fences--perhaps not the best idea for unsupervised kids. However, both volumes are useful resources for teachers in search of simple projects to supplement their math curriculum. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger