(3) YA Makers of Modern Science series. These in-depth accounts detail the accomplishments of two pioneering scientists as well as the research fields (immunology and virology, genetics) to which they made major contributions. The texts are dense, but, notably, the books reveal the inner workings of academic science in the twentieth century, where both intense competition and collaboration aided the quest for knowledge. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Makers of Modern Science titles: Jonas Salk and Barbara McClintock.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These lucid, engaging biographies of the great geneticist (McClintock) and anthropologist (Mead) clearly describe their determination, stature, and influence (although details of their work are less well described). Equally evident are the prejudices against women in the sciences. Some photographs are interspersed in the text, and simple genetics or anthropology activities are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Margaret Mead and Barbara McClintock.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) YA Women in Science series. These serviceable biographies set their subjects' contributions to science within the context of their own lives and the larger one of their disciplines. Both McClintock, who discovered mobile genetic elements, and Mayer, who worked on the shell model for atomic nuclei, won Nobel prizes; Carson's writings spotlighted environmental concerns. Occasionally rambling, the texts are extended by sidebars and photos. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Women in Science titles: Barbara McClintock, Maria Goeppert Mayer, and Rachel Carson.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Unlocking the Secrets of Science series. The books in this series introduce the lives and accomplishments of their subjects. Fleming's penicillin discovery resulted from lucky coincidence coupled with hard work, Goddard's liquid rocket engine was a lifelong dream, Teller's insistence on defensive armaments is still debated, and McClintock's jumping genes are lively topics of research. A time line and black-and-white photos supplement the text. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Unlocking the Secrets of Science titles: Alexander Fleming, Edward Teller and the Development of the Hydrogen Bomb, Robert Goddard and the Liquid Rocket Engine, Barbara McClintock.]

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 People to Know series. With the exception of Hemingway, the subjects of these books have rarely been showcased in juvenile biographies, despite being individuals young people may know and find interesting. Although sometimes superficial, the adequately written volumes emphasize the talent, ambition, and work ethic that made the subjects win laurels and legions of fans. Illustrated with adequate black-and-white photographs, each book includes a chronology. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta