(3) 4-6 Building by Design series. Each book in this engaging engineering-focused series describes the history and construction of a famous structure, and explains how the landmark is maintained today. Sidebars (some with prompts and website links) as well as photographs, drawings, and diagrams enhance each main text's four chapters. Each book includes "Straight to the Source" pages quoting a primary source, discussion questions throughout, and additional appended facts. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Building by Design titles: Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge, Engineering the Colosseum, Engineering the NYC Subway System, and Engineering the Eiffel Tower.

Reviewer: Janet Dawson

(3) YA Cutting-Edge Science and Technology series. Cutting edge technologies in the fields of computing, energy, and materials science are the focus of these in-depth discussions of scientific innovation. The authors describe robot and computer-human interfaces, electric cars and alternative energies, batteries, and the physics of nanoparticles. They also profile the innovative scientists, both modern and historical, who have worked in these areas. Color photographs of the technologies and scientists accompany the texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cutting-Edge Science and Technology titles: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Technology, and Nanotechnology.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) K-3 Everyday Earth Science series. Each volume asks and answers three or four questions about earth science, from straightforward ("What Is a Cloud?") to potentially complex ("What Is Light?"). None of the answers, however, moves beyond the simplest definition. The accompanying photographs and diagrams vary in quality; some help explain the concepts, while others are merely decorative. A hands-on activity is included in each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Everyday Earth Science titles: What Makes It Rain?, What Is the Difference Between Clouds and Fog?, What Causes a Rainbow?, What Makes the Sky Blue?, What Is a Solstice?, and Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 STEM in the Real World series. Studying medicine, nutrition, or biomechanics can lead to a sports-related career, as illustrated by the many occupations surveyed in this series entry. Chapters also feature the history of improving physical performance, educational requirements, as well as the future technologies that may improve safety. Direct quotes and color photographs, as well as sidebar activities that emphasize nonfiction literacy, are included. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford