(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Owen Gildersleeve. Nine color-coded sections introduce the human body, beginning with the smallest components (cells and DNA) and moving on to the functional organ systems, reproductive process, and a final section on aging. Color photos, X-rays, and micrographs are clearly captioned and labeled, but the multi-dimensional cut-paper illustrations add visual wow to the well-designed volume. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 This lively, informative book asks four major questions: What am I made of? What makes me unique? How does my brain work? and What kind of person am I? The answers are embedded in well-developed, accessible subdivisions illustrated with colorful photos and diagrams. The book is particularly good at explaining complex material simply but accurately. Self-administered tests reinforce information gleaned from the text. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian