(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math series. These well-documented biographies surround their subjects with considerable historical context. Eratosthenes, as head of the Library of Alexandria, not only calculated Earth's measurements but also wrote poetry. Galen, "first among physicians" in second-century Greece, insisted that doctors learn anatomy, not just theory. Captioned illustrations are generally helpful; a few experiments conclude each volume. The writing, though straightforward, is fairly dull. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math titles: Measuring the Earth and The Father of Anatomy.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These revised editions recount important scientific developments and discoveries as well as provide information about the scientists' lives. The writing is generally straightforward but tends to be simplistic, making the subjects seem dull, or confusing when trying to explain their theories. Black-and-white illustrations include portraits and scientific diagrams. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Antoine Lavoisier, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and William Harvey.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These revised editions recount important scientific developments and discoveries as well as provide information about the scientists' lives. The writing is generally straightforward but tends to be simplistic, making the subjects seem dull, or confusing when trying to explain their theories. Black-and-white illustrations include portraits and scientific diagrams. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Antoine Lavoisier, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and William Harvey.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. These revised editions recount important scientific developments and discoveries as well as provide information about the scientists' lives. The writing is generally straightforward but tends to be simplistic, making the subjects seem dull, or confusing when trying to explain their theories. Black-and-white illustrations include portraits and scientific diagrams. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Minds of Science titles: Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Antoine Lavoisier, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, and William Harvey.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) YA Milestones in Discovery and Invention series. This book highlights significant contributors to forensic science. Each chapter presents a concise biography, including specifics about the person's accomplishments and limitations, and the work of their colleagues. Topics include fingerprinting, firearms identification, and DNA profiling. The detailed but readable language reflects solid understanding of the book's subjects. Sidebars extend the text, which is illustrated with black-and-white photos and charts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Milestones in Discovery and Invention series. These volumes each begin with an introduction, then offer comprehensive summaries of the contributions of ten to fourteen scientists and inventors, ranging from DNA researchers Crick and Watson to little-known underwater mapmaker Marie Tharp. The volumes' thoughtful sequencing puts the scientists' accomplishments in context. Black-and-white photos, diagrams, reference materials, sidebars, and firsthand accounts expand the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Milestones in Discovery and Invention titles: Modern Genetics and Modern Marine Science.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Milestones in Discovery and Invention series. This volume begins with a big-picture introduction, then offers intelligent, comprehensive summaries of the contributions of ten scientists and inventors, ranging from the well-known Edwin Hubble to the less-famous Vera Rubin. The volume's thoughtful sequencing puts the scientists' accomplishments in context. Black-and-white photos, some diagrams, reference materials, sidebars, and firsthand accounts of breakthroughs expand the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Milestones in Discovery and Invention series. These volumes each begin with an introduction, then offer comprehensive summaries of the contributions of ten to fourteen scientists and inventors, ranging from DNA researchers Crick and Watson to little-known underwater mapmaker Marie Tharp. The volumes' thoughtful sequencing puts the scientists' accomplishments in context. Black-and-white photos, diagrams, reference materials, sidebars, and firsthand accounts expand the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Milestones in Discovery and Invention titles: Modern Genetics and Modern Marine Science.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Lucent Overview series. While Yount includes accounts of famous past epidemics and the history of epidemiology's development as a science, her emphasis is on the very real danger of present-day epidemics. Citing varied examples of plagues from every continent, this book explains the work of the CDC, WHO, and other agencies fighting serious infectious disease worldwide. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photos. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Overview series. Medical definitions of cancer in its many forms are followed by information on prevention, detection, and treatment of the disease. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and occasional editorial cartoons, the text discusses the issue seriously yet provides some hopeful reports of recent breakthroughs. The focus of the volume is broad, making this a solid overall introduction to the topic. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) YA Milestones in Discovery and Invention series. Seven chapters describe the discovery and development of anesthesia, antisepsis, x-rays, blood transfusion, artificial organs, organ transplants, and advanced medical imaging. The evolution of each technology is explained, and boxed sections highlight key words, social issues, and personal experiences. Each chapter has a time line, bibliography, and notes. Black-and-white photos and illustrations are included. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.