(4) 4-6 Super-Awesome Science series. This series uses high-interest topics as a way to lure readers into consideration of myriad scientific concepts (including medicine, optics, acoustics, and Newton's laws of motion) and technological cornerstones such as sound recording and mechanical design. Photographs are plentiful but not always captioned. Comprehension activities and writing prompts are included throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super-Awesome Science titles: The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Speed, The Science of Sports, The Science of Movies, The Science of Music, and The Science of Warriors.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(4) 4-6 Super-Awesome Science series. This series uses high-interest topics as a way to lure readers into consideration of myriad scientific concepts (including medicine, optics, acoustics, and Newton's laws of motion) and technological cornerstones such as sound recording and mechanical design. Photographs are plentiful but not always captioned. Comprehension activities and writing prompts are included throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super-Awesome Science titles: The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Speed, The Science of Sports, The Science of Movies, The Science of Music, and The Science of Warriors.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(4) 4-6 Daily Life in US History series. Designed to engage students for Common Core standards, these United States history books present their material in various ways, including simplified summaries, quotations from primary sources, "perspectives" sidebars, suggested activities and discussion questions, and "Day in the Life" segments. Archival photos and/or period-style illustrations break up the chapters. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Daily Life in US History titles: Life During the Industrial Revolution, Life During the Revolutionary War, Life During the Great Depression, and Life on the Frontier.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Earth in Action series. Basic information about natural disasters is conveyed through human interest stories from recent major events and an emphasis on the impacts on communities, prediction techniques, and safety tips. Contemporary and historical photographs and simple diagrams round out the information. The literacy activities inserted into the texts shift the focus to practicing writing and away from extending scientific understanding. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Earth in Action titles: Avalanches, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Floods.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Diseases & Disorders series. One common foreword and a short volume-specific introduction lead to chapters defining each condition and explaining symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing is straightforward but not particularly engaging. Some photomicrographs and charts are included, but most of the illustrations are generic photos. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Multiple Sclerosis, Migraines, Speech Disorders, Sports Injuries

Reviewer: Gail Hedges