(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These earnest, if somewhat dull, biographies explain the contributions of their subjects during their own times. The books go on to discuss the influences these men had on scientific thinking throughout history. Facts are distinguished from legend and augmented (even padded) with contextual material. Captioned reproductions and a few diagrams illustrate the texts; brief activity sections are appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: The Greatest Doctor of Ancient Times, The Greatest Mathematician, and The Father of the Atom.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Our Environment series. These four titles discuss human interference with the ecosystem due to dam building, slash-and-burn farming, pesticide and herbicide use, and pollution of the waterways. Helpful background and history of the issues is included. The photos are useful, but their captions do not always extend the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Our Environment titles: Dams and Levees, Rain Forests, Pesticides, and Water Pollution.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) YA Eye on Art series. This series takes a chronological approach to artistic media, from the earliest experiments to contemporary leaders in each field. Dense texts provide comprehensive overviews; photographs and illustrations are interspersed but, considering the visual nature of the subject matter, readers will likely wish for additional images. Sidebars profile individual artists or provide historical context. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Eye on Art titles: Art in Glass, Photography, and The Jeweler's Art.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl