(4) 4-6 Biographies for Young Readers series. In 1964, thirty-eight-year-old Ohio mother-of-three Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in her tiny Cessna, a single-engine airplane, stopping only briefly in exotic locations during the month-long, 23,000-mile trip. Archival photos, document reproductions, and sidebars (varying in relevancy) accompany a mostly engaging account that will inspire young readers interested in aviation. Timeline. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Pimm effectively blends history, statistics, and NASCAR lore into an engaging, satisfying story of one of the most famous car races in the world. Chapters detail the birthplace of the Daytona 500, memorable wins by Allison, Earnhardt, and McMurray, and information about stock cars themselves. A well-chosen collection of archival and contemporary photographs enhance the volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Here are eight stories of gorillas raised in captivity and what researchers have learned about their behaviors and emotional lives. Additional gorilla facts are interspersed between the chapters, which are filled with information gleaned from close observation. The black-and-white photos (accompanied by captions in teeny-size type) vary in quality. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo