(4) 4-6 Tech Bytes series. These two installments in the new-technologies series explore the history of two human assistive technologies: artificial eyes and wearable robotic exoskeletons. Although text-heavy, both books make the information accessible through clear organization, strong writing, and thorough back matter. Limited photographs and bland (if direct) covers do not advertise the fascinating subject matter as well as they might. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Tech Bytes titles: Wearable Robots and Artifical Eyes.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Cutting Edge Technology series. These five dense books provide a report on current (as of publication) innovations in a variety of engineering fields, including alternative energies, communications, vehicles, weapons, and virtual realities. The focus is more on description of the products than on explanation of the underlying science. Photographs of the many technological products and of people designing them, promoting them, and interacting with them are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Cutting Edge Technology titles: Cutting Edge Energy Technology, Cutting Edge Entertainment Technology, Cutting Edge Military Technology, Cutting Edge Transportation Technology, and Cutting Edge Internet Technology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Finding a Career series. This series offers a thorough look at various jobs connected by skills and interests, though the pairings are sometimes odd (e.g., landscape designer in Arts; lawyer in Writing), and stats about each career will quickly become outdated. Basic facts, necessary preparation, opportunities, potential problems, organizations to contact, quotes from the field, and an interview with a real-life practitioner are included; dull stock photos illustrate the texts. Ind. Review covers these Finding a Career titles: Careers If You Like Writing, Careers If You Like the Arts, Careers If You Like History, Careers If You Like Math, Careers If You Like Science, and Careers If You Like Government and Politics.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(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 pictures and illustrations are generic (or even anatomically incorrect). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Autoimmune Disorders, Hepatitis, Alzheimer's Disease, Lyme Disease, and Asthma.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Positing that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes survey the flavors of the title countries. Availability of fresh ingredients is covered, along with celebratory foods and snacking habits. Culturally specific ingredients are described alongside accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying uniquely Icelandic, Afghan, English, or Moroccan dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Afghanistan, Foods of England, Foods of Iceland, and Foods of Morocco.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Demonstrating that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes explore the title countries' backgrounds, the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes that followed. Meals for special celebrations and snacking habits are also touched on. Culturally specific foods are described alongside some accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying the dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Chile, Foods of Cuba, Foods of Korea, and Foods of Peru.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Demonstrating that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes explore the title countries' backgrounds, the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes that followed. Meals for special celebrations and snacking habits are also touched on. Culturally specific foods are described alongside some accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying the dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Chile, Foods of Cuba, Foods of Korea, and Foods of Peru.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Demonstrating that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes explore the title countries' backgrounds, the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes that followed. Meals for special celebrations and snacking habits are also touched on. Culturally specific foods are described alongside some accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying the dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Chile, Foods of Cuba, Foods of Korea, and Foods of Peru.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Positing that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes survey the flavors of the title countries. Availability of fresh ingredients is covered, along with celebratory foods and snacking habits. Culturally specific ingredients are described alongside accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying uniquely Icelandic, Afghan, English, or Moroccan dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Afghanistan, Foods of England, Foods of Iceland, and Foods of Morocco.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Positing that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes survey the flavors of the title countries. Availability of fresh ingredients is covered, along with celebratory foods and snacking habits. Culturally specific ingredients are described alongside accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying uniquely Icelandic, Afghan, English, or Moroccan dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Afghanistan, Foods of England, Foods of Iceland, and Foods of Morocco.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Positing that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes survey the flavors of the title countries. Availability of fresh ingredients is covered, along with celebratory foods and snacking habits. Culturally specific ingredients are described alongside accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying uniquely Icelandic, Afghan, English, or Moroccan dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Afghanistan, Foods of England, Foods of Iceland, and Foods of Morocco.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) YA People in the News series. These mainly laudatory volumes examine the sports powerhouses' obstacles and successes. Phelps focuses on his struggles with ADHD, his growth as an athlete, and how he has transformed the sport of swimming. For basketball star Rose, the emphasis is on his strength of character and the development of his skills from high school player to the NBA. Copious photos illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the News titles: Michael Phelps and Derrick Rose.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Innovators series. A risk-taker from childhood, Guthrie broke into the all-male world of auto racing. In 1977 she was the first woman to compete in the Indy 500 and for twenty-seven years she held the record for best finish by a woman. Sports fans and feminists will appreciate her story, told in somewhat bland but accessible text. Photos of Guthrie in action are inspiring. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Sheen explores how different native dishes and types of local celebrations emerge from the title country's culture and surroundings. Introductory maps with keys to areas of food production illuminate the country's cuisine by identifying geographical landforms and climate. Traditions and tastes are described in accessible detail; key recipes are included and unfamiliar foods are pictured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Egypt, Foods of Ireland, and Foods of Kenya.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Sheen explores how different native dishes and types of local celebrations emerge from the title country's culture and surroundings. Introductory maps with keys to areas of food production illuminate the country's cuisine by identifying geographical landforms and climate. Traditions and tastes are described in accessible detail; key recipes are included and unfamiliar foods are pictured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Egypt, Foods of Ireland, and Foods of Kenya.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) YA Diseases & Disorders series. One common foreword and a short introduction specific to each volume lead to chapters defining the condition and explaining diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing is straightforward but not particularly engaging. Some schematic drawings of human cells and organs are included, but most of the illustrations are generic photos. There are four other spring 2010 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Autism, Depression, Acne, and MRSA.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Australia's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions. Four chapters survey the flavors of Australia, focusing on outdoor cooking, favorite snacks, and celebratory foods. Lamb snags, barramundi, shrimp on the barbie, Lamingtons, Pavlova, and more are described, accompanied by photos of people enjoying these uniquely Australian foods. Some recipes are included, and a metric conversion chart is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Sheen explores how different native dishes and types of local celebrations emerge from the title country's culture and surroundings. Introductory maps with keys to areas of food production illuminate the country's cuisine by identifying geographical landforms and climate. Traditions and tastes are described in accessible detail; key recipes are included and unfamiliar foods are pictured. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Egypt, Foods of Ireland, and Foods of Kenya.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 Taste of Culture series. Demonstrating that a nation's cuisine springs from its geography, history, and traditions, these volumes explore the title countries' backgrounds, the availability of fresh ingredients, and recipes that followed. Meals for special celebrations and snacking habits are also touched on. Culturally specific foods are described alongside some accompanying recipes and photos of people enjoying the dishes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Taste of Culture titles: Foods of Chile, Foods of Cuba, Foods of Korea, and Foods of Peru.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo